It was a very normal morning to wake up to - puppies wagging their tails as I open the door, the sound of traffic downstairs, and the still of the morning being felt in the house as people around us start their day.
Except - when I turned on my handphone, there was an sms waiting - and what a shock it was, such that I was completely shellshocked, and didn't know what to do or think for a few minutes.
This young, vibrant, musically talented, friendly, helpful, and very healthy Pastor, as seen above with his wife Pastor Olive, had died suddenly..
How do you explain to a young child that he will never see his dad again?
What do you say to the wife and children left behind ?
Nothing that would immediately make sense really, except that our prayers are with them, and that we hold on to our faith that God will give them the strength to carry on.
We know that in our saddest and most difficult moments, God will always be there for us, and with us, and He will show us the way to go on.
I did not know Pastor Danny very well, but the few times that I met with him were very pleasant. He was always ready with a smile, always polite and friendly, and ever willing to lend a hand.
I admired his great musical talent - a booming singing voice, and making music with spoons, amongst a few.
We know that Pastor Danny is now with Jesus, in a much better place than here; and that God has more work for him there.
We say goodbye, Pastor Danny, with a lot of sadness, but also joy that you are with the Lord now. Thank you for blessing our lives with your smile.
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