in pacem
(Thanks, Laini, for posting the news.)
Mere days after it was announced that Rudy Schmidt had leukemia, he has gone to heaven. Yesterday, mrscrumley wrote of happy homecomings. How much happier this one must be!
To me Mr. Schmidt belonged to the category of People who Never Die, so I'm still trying to process it. I really wish I could go to the funeral.
If I could just take a snapshot picture of a memory of 'Uncle' Rudy, it would be sitting in their living room with big windows overlooking the bluff eating popcorn on a Sunday evening. It symbolizes their hospitality, care, and warmth. We would probably be talking about Cono or Covenant, their love for Christian education...and more, for serving Christ.
UPDATE: a bit about the Schmidts and the funeral on Cov's website
Comments
I lived in Schmidt (Balcony) my junior year. I know what you mean about considering Rudy Schmidt as one of Those Who Never Die. And you are right (John 11:25-26).
Posted by: funke | 10.11.05 07:57
Comments
I like how you called him "Uncle" Rudy. I know that all of us who grew up at Cono only ever knew him that way.
Posted by: Genevieve | 10.11.05 11:39
Comments
I wrote to AB and referred to Uncle Rudy and thne wondered of I was the only one who did that! I guess not!
Posted by: mom1 | 14.11.05 13:36