sadness and more love and admiration than anything. He was a special
man, and he did some prett amazing things for his church, family,
community and friends. Here are a few stories to explain.
Story 1.
When I arrived at Tulsa for residency, one of the OU internal medicine
attendings asked me if L.N. Was my grandfather. After I said "yes"...
He had focus and intensity in his eyes as he shared with me what a
great man my grandfather is and how important he was to his family.
My grandfather had created a job for this guy's dad during some tough
times so that he could provide for his family... Then, when he saw
great potential in this gentleman, he offered to pay tuition at SNU
for undergrad and later a master's program. This gentleman's two sons
grew up to do some pretty great things with opportunities they may not
have had if my grandfather had not heeded the call of the holy spirit
to be generous.
Story 2.
My grandfather saw hard times in his life. He was dirt poor as a
child. He worked his way through college while running track for OU,
he also worked the day of his wedding so he coul have money to pay the
preacher. He fought in World War II. He worked 2-3 jobs and ran an
apartment building while helping to raise twin boys during medical
school. He faced health issues with his beloved wife near the end of
her life. And through it all, in his final years, he told his pastor,
"it's the tough times that make life worth living." These words are
profound in today's society of "comfort at all cost". I think that
shows what great faith he had in his loving heavenly father, as well
as highlighting his belief that the true reward lies in the eternity
beyond.
Dngilb
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