Tuesday, January 28, 2014
As a resident in Longview, Edna attended my Chaplain's Hours. They were times of Bible study, conversation, hymnsinging and prayer. Edna was faithfully involved, and often offered to sing a favorite hymn, "Now Walk with God." One of our volunteer pianists sought to find this elusive hymn. It took some hunting. Her Franklin Lakes Baptist pastor, Rev. Matt Carpenter, helped. Then John Marelic transcribed it into sheet music, which followed Edna to Heritage Manor, and, I understand, served as support for her in her last days, for visitors found it, and sang it back to her. On two occasions, I heard she responded with smiles. Edna knew God to be her "very best friend", as the song goes, and surely does continue to walk with Him. We were blessed to have her as a part of our community at CHCC.
Chaplain Kathy Jo Blaske
