You may see a group of cabins and a firepit, but I see people too. . . . friends gathered around that fire singing songs and sharing some of the deepest parts of their lives. The sound of that door springing open unleashes thoughts of …
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Eulogy – Jerry Allen – Roger’s Friend
The family has allowed me the opportunity to talk about the man I knew and loved and I am so thankful. When I started reflecting on all the fantastic experiences we have had with the Corn family; the family vacations, the amazing camping trips (Roger …
Read MoreEulogy – Tyler Corn – Roger’s Son
My dad had a procedure to take fluid out of his body on Thursday December 19th, he did not feel right after that and went to the hospital that following Saturday morning. He fought hard these past few weeks and I know that he is …
Read MoreEulogy – Steve Corn – Roger’s Brother
As his brother, I don’t really have childhood memories that don’t include Roger. We were only 16 months apart so we shared everything – a room, clothes, and even friends. In my memories, he is in every scene. He is part of the furniture, one …
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The Sword of Gratitude
Darkness closes in. The silence is deafening. My vision is clouded. I can’t see a way out. Death marches on, threatening, intimidating, and piercing the very depths of my being. There is nothing I can do but wait. . . with heavy breathing and an …
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Gratitude, Hope, and Hospitals
Today my brother, Roger has travelled down to Lake Jackson by himself to visit us. (We’ve been in this house for close to 15 years and this is his first time to see it.) I’m grateful for the time we spent going to church, watching …
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Reclaimed Wood – Reclaimed Hearts
I clutch the head tightly with the claw and strain to pry the nail out of the flesh leaving an open wound. Sometimes it splinters even more. The bent nails must be hammered from the opposite side in order to be removed. Reclaimed wood is …
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Holy Week – Sunday – Risen – Jesus is Better
Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-53; John 20:1-21:25 Early Sunday morning a group of women took anointing oil to Jesus’ grave. However, what they found was not what they expected. They would not be anointing His body that day. Instead, an angel rolled away the …
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Holy Week – Saturday – Empty
Matthew 27:62-66; Luke 23:54b There is simply not much written about Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath day which followed Jesus’ death. It’s an empty day. The hearts of His disciples were empty too. They were hurting and mourning. They were fearful for what their own future …
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