Mr. & Mrs. Wooten, and all those hurting during this time, as April's college roommate, I hung out with Derek a few times, but I always felt like I knew him so well because I was always hearing about him :- I feel that there are no words I can possibly say, but I was looking at Derek's Facebook profile, and felt that some of his own words would do a better job, as his profile is truly inspiring:
If you look behind you, you'll be defeated. If you look ahead of you, you'll be distressed. If you look around you, you'll be discouraged. But if you look above you, you will be determined.
God determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."
James 1:12, which says, "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."
About Me: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
As part of Christ's army, you march in the ranks of gallant spirits. Every one of your fellow soldiers is the child of a King. Some, like you, are in the midst of battle, besieged on every side by affliction and temptation. Others, after many assaults, repulses, and rallyings of their faith, are already standing upon the wall of heaven as conquerors. From there they look down and urge you, their comrades on earth, to march up the hill after them. This is their cry; "Fight to the death and the City is your own, as now it is ours!" - William Gurnall##imported-begin##Angela Edwards##imported-end##
