Dear Becky,
Sally and I are grieving with you at the sudden loss of Ralph. We are praying for God’s sustaining grace to envelope you at this sorrowful time. I have asked Bill to keep us informed of any needs you have in the immediate days ahead. Trusting God to direct us for the appropriate time to call you. Please feel free to call us anytime you desire. As we reflect back over the 36 years that you and Ralph have prayed for us and our large family that came with many needs, we feel overwhelmed at the goodness of God! It truly has been one of the most singular blessings and kindnesses of God to us! God knew in our weakness we needed that hope and encouragement of knowing you were both praying for us and being there to counsel and love on us, especially at our sweet, beautiful Christmas/ New Year’s dinners at your house. We will miss those special dinners with you both. We have known some difficult hardships and pain-filled circumstances over the years, and you and Ralph have been there at our right hand, praying, counseling and loving us through them all. When we have been tempted with discouragement, doubt or condemnation, we were reminded by our loving Father of yours and Ralph’s faithful, loving and kind prayers rising to God’s throne on our behalf! We will miss Ralph very much!!! Sally and I weep with you from the depths of our heart for your loss! May God bless you to continue to be His ornament of grace to us all! (Proverbs 25:11) All our Love, Gary and Sally