Far more than rubies.

My Mom called today and told me Joyce Thompson died. Joyce was the wife of Dr. Steve Thompson, the pastor of the church I grew up in from 1980 to 1996. 16 years is a long time for a preacher to stay at a church, and they were both so beneficial to my spiritual growth. Joyce was the very picture of a perfect wife and mother. Sensitive. Kind. Funny. Compassionate. Humble. Hopeful. Faithful. Loving. A model Christian. Until we meet again in heaven, we celebrate your wonderful life, Joyce.