I met Carol, John, and the boys 38 years ago in a small church in Maryland. It didn’t take long for Carol and me to develop a relationship that was one that would be lifelong, starting out with her becoming my mentor. So many amazing memories flood into my mind when I think of the times we were able to share together. Like playing Back Alley Bridge (“that went awound weally well!”), helping each other move (sofa over the balcony, TV left in the bathtub) or borrowing tents for a Creation Festival, (one duffel bag with a tent, the other with army gear!). She was a beast at word games and is the one who introduced me to the joys of Jane Austen. The laughs were genuine, eye watering, gut busting. We enjoyed each other’s company immensely whenever we carved out time to be together. Over time, life events separated us from being in the same location, but email and phone calls kept us connected and the joy of deep friendship grew even deeper. I have always admired Carol for her faithfulness to her family, her craving for God’s word, and the way she was always able to understand what was most important in this life. Her advice was always full of wisdom and I will miss her more than words can express. John, Kyle, Ryan, Mimi, Wendy, Rachel, Esther - I will continue to lift you all up in prayer - that you will all be deeply comforted by your beautiful memories of Carol and in the knowledge that she’s rejoicing in heaven, waiting for us to join her.