Sadness

I just looked at Fuller's website and saw that they're preparing to hold the memorial service for David Scholer on October 16, 2008.
I'm sad that he is gone.
I'm sad that I will miss his service.
I'm sad that subsequent generations of women in ministry will not get to meet the man who helped to definitively change their standing in the ministry community.
I'm sad for his family.
I'm sad that I didn't get to say goodbye.

He was a brilliant man, compassionate and full of grace. He lived the gospel the way it ought to be lived, with his whole heart, soul, mind and strength. He will be missed.

He is home with Jesus, and the celebration must be remarkable. How the chorus of angels and saints must say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!"

So much of who I am today came from the simple, brilliant faith of this man poured into the lives of students.

Thank you, David Scholer.