Today, the Stancil family said goodbye to Jodi’s grandmother, Carrie Stancil. She passed away early Friday morning. As we all gathered by her bedside on Thursday, so many emotions flooded the room, and I could not help looking at her and realizing that she probably wouldn’t see the sun come up the next morning. In that moment I thought about how death is the great equalizer. Carrie was at the “jumping off place” and in a few hours she would meet her Maker. It didn’t matter then how much money she had made or how famous she was or if she graduated from college or not. What mattered at that point in her life was that she knew Jesus, and in a few short hours she was about to be welcomed home by Him. Jodi’s grandmother left an amazing legacy. She had 3 children, 2 grandkids, and 2 great grandchildren – all who love the Lord. At the funeral today Jodi sang and her brother, Kris, did the eulogy and they honored their sweet “Nanny”. I pray that someday I will have kids and grandkids who love God and honor me in the way they did today. Even more so it makes me desire to leave a legacy after I am long gone from here…
Jodi and I want to thank all of you who are part of our vast support group. You are part of a team that stretches from Georgia to Montana to Japan to South Africa. Each and every one of you is so extremely important and we are grateful that you share in our journey. We are preparing to leave for South Africa in September. We need just a few more drops in the bucket. Please continue to pray for us as we prepare for our time in Swaziland. We’re almost there!!! Thank you.
Marius & Jodi
