My dad passed away 10-10-08...
Here is what I said at the service in MN.
Romans 5:3-5
Not only so, but we also must rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, character & hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us
Perseverance, character & hope are all qualities that my dad possessed and through actions, not words passed them on to his family, friends and the many others that he touched.
As we all suffer now and our hearts ache for him to be here with us, we must know that we will all preserver and find happiness in the life, love and memories left behind. Keith Rohlfs, father, grandfather, husband, uncle, brother, cousin, veteran, hero and friend extraordinaire, you will be missed and loved for eternity.
During times I feel that I cannot get through a situation, I find peace ,hope and strength in saying “Lord, I cannot make it thought this day alone, but through you all things are possible and I can continue”. May this help you all find strength.