Now for the rest of the story, I thank God for the visit with Julie, Nick and family. Ephesians 6:12 Children, obey your parents in the LORD, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother"--- which is the first commandment with a promise---"that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."
In spite of their financial difficulties, Julie and Nick remain strong and devoted in their faith. In Julie, I witnessed the same faith, love and compassion that I saw in both, her mother and father. What a amazing family trait to pass on to future generations.
Julie looked at Nick`s unemployment as a blessing, which allowed her to travel to Washington state to spend 3 months, loving and caring for her father. Leaving Nick at home to care for their family. Julie`s presences and God-given gift of free time, allowed her to assist and care for her beloved father during the last months of his earthly life. What a privilege!
Julie and her father spent hours and hours talking, using this valuable time to reconnect in God`s love! Mr. Mullen walked his beautiful daughter down the aisle 25 years ago, entrusting her life to her husband, Nick; life passes so quickly.
Julie persuaded her father to record words of love and blessings for his entire family. This difficult tasked produced a priceless gift for Mullen siblings and future generations! Julie invited Rick and I to watch this video! Seated next to Julie, with tissues close at hand, I saw loving eyes and heard a passionate farewell, from a man that I dearly loved!
Psalms 39:5 You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man`s life is but a breath.
After being introduced to his great grandson, Joseph Mullen, Mr Mullen responded, "I love babies,"shortly thereafter, peacefully drew his last earthly breath! Leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion for his beloved earthly Mullen family. I am so blessed to have been touched by this love, thank you, God!
A failed marriage, introduced me to a family of love, that eventually lead me to the open arms to Jesus!
Thank you, God for Barbara and Joseph Mullen and their children, Dennis, Jane, Patty, Jay, Mary, John, Brian, Jim, Michael, Barbara, Julie and Annie! Thanks you, God for the grandchildren and great grandchildren that will live lives of Mullen love for generations. Thank you, God for a family that taught me the true meaning of LOVE!
1 Corinthians 13:4-6 LOVE IS PATIENT, LOVE IS KIND, IT DOES NOT ENVY, IT DOES NOT BOAST, IT IS NOT PROUD. IT IS NOT RUDE, IT IS NOT SELF-SEEKING, IT IS NOT EASILY ANGERED, IT KEEPS NO RECORD OF WRONGS. LOVE DOES NOT DELIGHT IN EVIL BUT REJOICES WITH THE TRUTH. IT ALWAYS PROTECTS, ALWAYS TRUST, ALWAYS HOPES, ALWAYS PERSEVERES. LOVE NEVER FAILS.
Julie, thank you for the crucifix that once hung in the Mullen home, it is now hanging in our home, as a contant reminder of the true meaning of LOVE! AMEN!!!
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