I am not one usually for "blasts from the past." However, this photo was taken four years ago, while Randy and I were in Taiwan, serving with Youth With a Mission. When we flew home from Taipei, Don Gillman, was also flying to San Francisco from sharing at the Kona YWAM base. Our planes must have crossed each other. Four years ago today, Don landed in SF, dropped his suitcase off at his mom's and went for his usual jog....where he literally ran into the arms of Jesus.
Don's life impacted thousands for the gospel. He didn't hold anything back from laying it all down for the One he knew and loved so very well. He was never interested in his own comfort or safety, so he never played it safe. Wherever Jesus said to go, he went. What an example! What stories! What a life, well and richly lived!
A few days later, I was told I was dying, the cancer had returned, and it was incurable and terminal. Don's passing gave me such courage, that if it was my time (and I was ready!), I should go out in a blaze of glory for my Lord who had given me such an incredibly blessed life and Who had delivered me from so much.
So....Don and Denise Gillman, both of you leave a legacy that serving Jesus is the only thing that really matters and the only life worth living. Thank you so much for what you have given to Randy and I to emulate.
Much love to you today, Denise and family.