10/10/2021
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that our beloved brother Ted went home to be with the Lord early this morning. He fought with so much strength for so long. He was the most faithful friend, mentor and devoted Christ follower we could have had the privelage of knowing. Even through all of his pain and struggles, he was always filled with joy. When he could no longer physically speak the love of Christ, he showed it by making and handing out these crosses. Many of you most likely have one from him. It didn't matter if he was in the hospital or a store, he faithfully served Christ through this ministry. I can only imagine the number of people who felt and learned about the love of Christ through him. One of his favorite scriptures was Psalm 118:24, "This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." He lived every day with the joy of the Lord, no matter what. Even in his death, we are still learning from him. No matter what situation you might be facing today, no matter what pain you might be experiencing, our God is bigger and He has given us a future and a hope! Live each day with the joy of the Lord and love for others. Those are the things that will leave a lasting legacy, just like it has for brother Ted. While we know he is in a much better place, eating with and praising our savior, our hearts are broken over our earthly loss. Please keep his wife Christine, and the rest of their family in your prayers.
To quote one of his favorite songs,
"Oh, how we cried the day you left us.
We gathered round your grave to grieve.
Wish I could see the angels faces,
When they hear your sweet voice sing.
So go rest high on that mountain.
Cause son, your work on earth is done.
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son."