Joel Rosales: 3/3/83 - 9/9/05.

i came to work early today, so i had time to walk to the timmy's 'round here.

i think it was you who introduced me to french vanilla.

...........did we do enough for you? i think a bunch of us have been asking our own version of that question since you've passed. of course, no single person can ultimately be blamed for it, nor can anyone accept that blame, but... St. Paul also taught us to be accountable to each other as well.

when i was at the viewing yesterday, i noticed that there were no pictures of your YFC days. "...will no one know the zeal he once had to live for You and serve You?"

i had hoped that you would join us again in SFC sometime... to reminisce about the old days. and maybe to light that passion again to serve. i agree with what's been said about SFC -- it's like how YFC used to be 5-6 years ago... when YFC was just about ready to *really explode.

back then, you were a dreamer, too. remember dreaming about conference in the SkyDome, filled to capacity? oh, you would've loved c4..............

i touched your casket and remembered these things...became saddened that -- maybe -- we didn't get to you in time. became saddened that you would not again feel the joy of service.

your brothers missed you, dammit. we would mostly hear the "negative" stories....... but we're still your brothers. it was always a happy time when we saw you, despite those stories. we would tell eachother, "hey, i saw joel the other day... yeah, he's doing good."

but i know that you are in His kingdom and in His presence... your belief has saved you. so how could you... NOT be happy? ...i only pray that Jesus can plead your case to His Father... to gain for You as many rewards from your service to Him in this life as possible. Serve him humbly now that you are nearer to Him...............

...i'll bring some pics i found to today's viewing for you. you were happy in those days, too. men and women deserve to know the joy you had when in service to Him in this life.