Driving home tonight from Andon's baseball games it still was weighing heavily on my heart. He loved to hear Andon talk about his games and he bragged so much about his nephew and the sports he played! I know my kids can be a little rambunctious at times, but they loved Scott and as soon as they saw him they went running and calling his name. I swear I think Truett's second word was Scott!! They simply adored him, but Scott also made time to play with them and talk to them! I was a little apprehensive bringing all kids to the service today , but the two little ones fell fast asleep about 10 min into it. I can not help but to believe God had his hand on that!
One common theme that was said over and over today was the ability Scott had to make others feel comfortable and at ease. He definitely had a servants Heart and he always always helped my family. I know over the past 11 years he also developed a strong bond with Adam, I know he always gave him a ear and was more like a father figure than just a neighbor! I know Scott and I had many many long conversations. We had a commonality of sports and love for animals. He watched us bring 2 of kids home from the hospital. The last couple months I was preparing for a move and I almost avoided Scott , Bc him and Joy were seriously the hardest part of moving. I knew I would never have another neighbor who would look after us and be as caring as they were. Now it makes me sick to my stomach. I very much wish I had continued on with out normal conversations !
I still feel like I am going to see Scott, Bella, and Hooper walking down the driveway. It absolutely does not seem real yet or possible. Scott Cherty truly was one of the best men I have had the pleasure of knowing and in so glad I did and that my kids knew him. My Heart hurts and rejoices at the same time. It hurts because people like him who radiate good should still be here, because our world has lost all he brought to it. It also hurts for all he left behind. His friends, daughter, nephew, dad,his fur babies, grand kids and especially Joy. Their love was obvious and shined. However, it rejoices because I know Scott was a believer so I know his Homecoming is awesome . I know he is in the place we all strive to be in, so to God be all the Glory to that!
Psalms 71:20-21 You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again; from the depths of the earth you will bring me up again. You will increase my greatness and comfort me again.
A sense of peace. I also ask that you cover his wife Joy in prayer., and pray for healing, understanding and peace. Joy is also a wonderful woman.... We have all heard how great Scott was and his heart was with her. That tells us how special she is .
In closing, I just want to say Scott was a great neighbor, friend, parental figure, grandparent figure, but more than anything an outstanding man. I can honestly say that I would be so proud of my three boys if they grew up to be half the man he was, and I have only said that about one other man, my grandfather. Men like Scott Cherry do not come around everyday, so I will cherish the years I knew him!
Here is a link to an article in HPE about him
Sweetly Spoken,
Amber
