Josh, a true man of faith

     Oh how I miss Josh and long to be with him in heaven.
A quote from his last blog post:

"To surrender a precious dream is a fearful thing, but to pursue anything but the full measure of God's love is a wasted life." -Joshua S. Eddy

     Wow. If only he he knew those words he wrote would be repeated and remembered and change lives...he would be humbled and thrilled. :') 

     Two things he's said to me in email conversations just a few weeks ago:

"We must learn Endurance (through suffering), Self control, patience, trust, leadership, love, hard work. A man is made to sweat and bleed for those in his care and self sacrifice does not come naturally. And sometimes, divine discipline is the only way we learn the lesson. Most of the time, actually. It's often very hard and painful and we are stubborn creatures by nature. First we fight God, but eventually, He breaks us, and we become dedicated warriors for His army. That's the good side of stubbornness. But it's hard. Really hard. And the farther we go, the more we persist in this goal. The harder it gets; the more our determination is put to the test. Navy SEALs don't finish training overnight, but when they're done, you see a force to be reckoned with. So, wait, sister, wait. Do your part and trust God."

"Always, always, always trust God.  If He’s going to do it, you better be sure He’s going to do it.  Just do everything you can to stay where He wants you.  If you don’t know where to walk, stand still.   Get it?  Got it?  Good."

 A news report video about his passing: http://web.thedailycourier.com/video/vidpage.html?v=050812Eddy
    You will never be forgotten, Josh. Thank you for your testimony.
<3

Hard to Say Goodbye....

May 5th, 2012 - the hardest and most painful day of my life.
 Screen shot of the post from Josh's Mom:

 Josh was a very dear and special friend to me. When I found out he was gone, it didn't feel real, neither did the screams that came from my heart and escaped through my mouth.
He changed my life in so many ways.
One of the most impactful memories I had of him, is once when we were at a large conference together, and I said something rather nonchalantly, and Josh was the only one who noticed I was hurting. He took me aside, looked me in the eye and took my hands in his. Then he asked me what was wrong and told me to let him know if there was anything he could do and that he was praying for me. Then he sent me a mile long email that touched me in ways no email ever has.
How I desire to be in heaven with him! I can't wait for the day when that happens.

He lived a godly testimony in his life, touching so many others... and now, even though he's with Jesus, he's still touching lives.
This is a post he made a month ago, how much more it means now! He truly died well.
http://www.joshyeddy.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-die-well.html 

Joshua S. Eddy, thank you for living out your life as a testimony that won't soon be forgotten.
You were truly one of the most remarkable and godly young men I have ever known.
Thank you for the impact you have had on my life in your encouragement and willingness to always be there. Thank you for seeking Christ in everything.
You changed my life and the lives of many others in your lifetime. And even though you're with Jesus now, you're still changing lives.
See you in heaven-I can't wait!
Your friend, forever,
~Clareesa