I am thinking about how much I will miss John. We spoke for a long time on Wednesday about his ministry and what he wanted to do in future. There was always a bond between us; whatever I am doing I would always call John. If it were not for the hope that I have in seeing him again I would be very despondent. When I got the news on Saturday and went to see Fay and my godson Johneal it would have been a bleak occasion. It is just that he has gone on before me. It is OK to mourn because death is real.I do not say to Christians ‘do not cry’ or ‘cheer up,’ because I know that it is an atrocious thing to say. The Bible said in 1 Thessalonians 4:13 “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.” Paul did not say do not mourn, he said mourn knowing that you will see each other again.”