Remembering Josh

Joshua Mark Goossen

June 25, 1979 - April 26, 2001

If You Could See Me Now

If you could see me now you wouldn't shed a tear.
Though you may not understand why I'm no longer there.
Remember my spirit that is the real me because I'm still very
Much alive, I've just been set free, Oh, if you could only see!
I have beheld our Father's face and I've touched my Savior's
Hand. All of Heaven's angels rejoiced as I entered the promised
Land. Beyond the gates of pearl I've walked on the golden streets.
I've touched the walls of jasper and dipped my foot in the
Crystal sea. The beauty is beyond words and nothing could
Compare, I've even seen your mansion and someday
I'll meet you there. Let Jesus be your guide because
His Word will show you the way! So please don't
Cry because we will meet again someday.
-Author: Patsy Stambaugh Deskins

 

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."

James 1:12

Josh:  you will always be loved but never forgotten.

This is a picture of Josh and Delbert at about age 6 or 7.  They had spent all afternoon working on this Lego masterpiece to use as the centerpiece for the staff table at a Friday evening banquet at Simonhouse Bible Camp.  Pretty impressive eh?

Please feel free to add your memories of Josh in the comments section.  We would all love to remember him together.  If you have a picture you'd like to share with your comments, send it to dannielle.friesen@gmail.com and I would love to post it for you