Monday, February 14, 2011
Dear Rempel family: I was shocked and saddened to read the news of Uncle Art's death on Saturday morning. I had called the hospital to ask whether he was still a patient; when I got a "yes," I prepared to go up for an early afternoon visit. Richard's email, however, intervened just before I left the house, and I couldn't believe it. May God's grace and peace be with you during these difficult days. I'm hoping for a chance to meet you all again and express these things in person.