Marjorie Jay Rushton

***This post is in loving memory of a wonderful friend, leader, and woman of God.

"Farther along we'll know all about it, farther along we'll understand why, cheer up my brothers, live in the sunshine, we'll understand it all by and by"

This morning I was awoken by mom coming in my room at about seven to tell me that a lady--only 30 years old from my church...with a husband and two daughters, ages 2 and 3...had passed away supposedly due to medications from having her tonsils removed. We went down to their house at about 10am to find her yard completely filled with cars belonging to family and friends. Everyone helped with the cleaning and things that needed to be taken care of. Margie was one of the most dedicated people I have ever known. She was a faithful teacher, preacher, drama leader, and friend to me. You couldn't out talk her--in speed or length...haha--but you also couldn't out give her. She was one of the absolute most generous people.

It's still not completely real to me that you're not here, but I know you couldn't be enjoying yourself more. Just last week we were all practicing dramas, cartwheels, toe touches, and eating pizza together. I feel like you can somehow see what all is going on down here and see all your loved ones missing you so and even though it's sad for you to see all of us grieving, I hope you can smile when you think about all those who care. I remember when you first started dating Mark, and then y'all got married and hannah grace, tavera, brooks and I were in your wedding : )
You are dearly missed by everyone, and we are all helping to take care of your precious girls who are like my own blood.

When things like this happen, it never fails to amaze me what a wake up call it is, that it could have been any of us that this happened to...so unexpected. How thankful I am to have all my family and friends with me right now! This is exactly why we should love and worship our creator--and love those around us with His love like there is no tomorrow, since we aren't promised a tomorrow or even the rest of today. Make a point to love, love, love every single day of your life.

Margie lovedddd it when grandma, mom, uncle danny, and i sang the song "homesick" by dottie rambo, i think is who it's by...haha it was ridiculous.

"See the bright light shine,
It's just about home time,
I can see my Father standing at the door,
This world has been a wilderness,
I'm headed for deliverance,
Lord, I've never been this homesick before."

" 'You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.' "...[John 13:7]

***I love you Marge, and couldn't be happier for you! Save a place for me : )