Friday, March 29, 2024
Donna and family,
I want to send my sincere condolences to you and the family.
It was only back in February that Lee called me to say that he was going to write more history of Auntie Ann and Uncle Obed and ask that I write more history of mom and Dad (Ruth and Erling Berg).
We spoke for two hours reminiscing of days long ago; we had some good giggles. Lee was like another brother to me, he frequented our place a lot hanging out (or helping) Nils. In the winters, both of our families lived together in the house in Veteran so we could attend school, avoiding the winter challenges of riding the school bus through the snow.
One memory discussed was the occasion where mom (Ruth Berg) was in the hospital; Nils, Lee and I were to look after the affairs of our farm. Before going to school we were to do the chores before getting on the bus. I woke up in the morning thinking it was 7:00 am and woke up Nils and Lee saying we needed to hurry to do the chores before the bus came. Either Nils or Lee noticed it was 5:00 am not 7:00 am. They were quite upset with me and went back to bed. We then slept-in! This was then a big rush to complete everything before the bus came.
While we were at school, Grandma and Grandpa (Otto and Hilda) and Uncle Bud came to the farm to check on things. The house was so cold; they had to keep their coats on for at least an hour while they got the furnace going. We had failed to tend to the furnace. The furnace required ample coal to maintain the heat in the house while we were away. Needless to say, Grandma and Grandpa moved in with us! They did not trust that we could be left alone!
My heart is with you Donna and the family. The blessing is that you know Lee is with the Lord and no longer in pain. Yet the days ahead are difficult for us still here to carry on.
The evening after the Lord took my precious Bob home to glory, He gave me Psalms 138:
3 In the day when I called, You answered me; and You strengthened me with strength (might and inflexibility to temptation) in my inner self.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.
8 The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, endure forever—forsake not the works of Your own hands. (Amplified version)
NIV: 8. The LORD will vindicate me;
your love, LORD, endures forever—
do not abandon the works of your hands.
I pray this will be a promise for you to hold on to; the Lord has not failed me and He will be with you in all of the details.
Love Sharon Guthrie and Family
