To Marilyn and Russell:
Word of the death of your son, Doug, reached me this evening. A former parent of EACS thought I would want to know. Since I never knew his wife or children, I am sending my message to you, but my heart aches for all who knew and loved him.
I remember Doug from from shortly after he joined the staff at EACS. We talked about how proud both of you were of him. He must have done his firsst job well, as he continued to climb the ladder of success. So your pride only grew.
I know you are bereft at this time, with questions for which there are no easy answers. And it must be almost unbearable to have to say goodbye to your child. God understands your grief and He accepts that we are human. But you know that Doug did not choose to leave his beloved family to suffer in grief. We realize that God chooses when to call His children from this earthly home, and He accepts that we sometimes have difficulty accepting His timing.
I pray that fond memories and the passagre of time will work to heal your wounded hearts and restore your spirits.
With Sincere Condolences,
Audrey H. Sharpe
Ellenwood, GA