I have this beautiful friend named Joy. She had just recently moved to Malaysia to work with an orphanage there. However this morning God called her home. The other day Joy was in the hospital with a 4cm blood clot in her brain.
Joy had a smile that would light up a room. You couldn't help but be in a good mood when she was around. The joy of the Lord just naturally flowed out of her and was contagious. She loved people and cherished her friends and family. She also knew how to show love to other. Sometimes it was a word of encouragement, a card or gift, or even a hug. Her heart was for the nations and by 26 years old, she had preached the Gospel in 20 countries. During times of worship, I would see Joy dancing and singing her heart out for the Lord. You could see her love for Him in everything she did. Now we can take joy in knowing that she is dancing with the King of Kings, Lord of Lords.
Please lift up her family in prayer during this time. Thanks
"It's a great day to be alive! Don't blink cause the days go to quickly! So much love God has given you... so get off here and go share! :)" Joy Bausum from her Facebook on August 12th, 2010.
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That was a beautiful tribute, Laura. We had a dear friend very much like Dave and your friend, Joy. She too is now at home with Jesus. It's been three years and it still hurts, but it is a hurt tempered by knowing where she is, and who she was while she was here. I pray the same for you and the extended Overland family. May God in his infinite grace, minister to your hearts in this time. You are all in our prayers.
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