Death of a Friend

It was with shock that I discovered on the Internet last night of the death of an old friend Aidan Power who died last month. Aidan was a kind and gentle person with a big heart who loved to share his time, home and thoughts with others. He was never happier than when he stood with his bible in his hand sharing Gods word. I remember with fondness one occasion on a Sunday night when Aidan was sharing. He first dropped his notes, then his bible and finally his glasses. Some wit was heard to loudly exclaim Aidan hold on to your false teeth. He took this comment in the spirit it was intended and laughed along with the rest of us. His favourite saying was "often times" and he would use it to describe how as he lay in his bed or watched the boats from the rowing clubs go up an down the river Shannon he was inspired. Often times in his indomitable way he expressed his simple faith which is Christ died once for all forever to save sinners just like us.

"I know whom I have believeth and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I've committed unto him against this day"

O death, where is thy sting?
O grave, where is thy victory?