Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Josh placed a memory in our hearts but none more than Sheila and Paul Mathis that raised him. They took him into their hearts and home and he became their son. Their unselfishness and love opened a way for growth. "I want to grow up to be a clown,"Josh would say, "I like to make people laugh" And that he did!From his first ride on an airplane in to our hearts, to the first jump off the high board at the Sports Com , to the first church musical, Josh kept us all laughing. He was a precious child, and very intelligent. He loved life, that was for certain. Always running to me with the genuine Josh greeting."Aunt Paula", wham and the first thing I know he has me up in the air, like a quarterback throwing a football. I know that he is missed and is going to be missed by many. Tara, may God comfort you. Josh recieved Jesus as his Savior very young. I am glad that God gave me the strength and time to help with what I could and my husband as well. We were honored to be a part of his life and share our lives with him. We don't always understand God's plan. We just know that Josh is safe now,and that he may dwell in the Kingdom of God forever. He spoke frequently about his sisters Frances and Alisha; he learned to be content and to adjust with a smile that he graciously gave away.
