Thursday is the funeral for my 93 year old Uncle Bob Caraway of Upland, California. Bob is my Mom’s brother. Uncle Bob lived a glorious life, but not without challenges. Bob graduated from Windom, Minnesota High School in 1938, served in WWII in the United States Navy, 1942-46. My favorite story of Uncle Bob’s service in WWII is that he served in a submarine and was on a secret mission for almost 2 years. Grandpa and Grandma Caraway did not know here he was at. Uncle Bob never spoke of that time to anybody! There is just something very special about those WWII men and women! He was a strong man of God, a shining light for us all, a great example of how to live a Godly life. After his service in the Navy, he became an executive at Lockheed until he retired. Uncle Bob’s wife Grace, passed away many years ago, as did his only daughter Evan. His only son Ty is still living and handling funeral arrangements. I asked the Lord what verse fit’s Uncle Bob, and the Lord showed me……Joshua 1:9 “ …Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Uncle Bob would always call me to check in and see how we were doing and see how the ministry was going. After my Mom and Dad passed away many years ago Bob would call more frequently, saying it was his christian duty to look after us. My Dad’s brother Uncle Joe Moede, who passed away in 2011, did the same, another great man of God, who said after Mom and Dad went to heaven that he would look after us, call us, offer advice, he was there to talk, to show us Godly love. We sure were blessed with two Godly Uncle’s Bob Caraway and Joe Moede. Thank YOU LORD!
Love, love always, love like Jesus Christ.
