Dear Latika,
It was with the deepest sorrow that we read of the death of our beloved
Father James; friend and mentor; true example of a disciple of our Lord.
His positive; cheerful attitude and sense of fun was an inspiration to us
both. To many of us in the youth movement he was the flame that drew us
like moths to read, question and understand in new ways old truths in the
Gospels in those early bible studies at the Conferences. Most of all we
cherish the memory of his deep faith and spirituality, his intelligence,
knowledge and his skills as a teacher.
As a dear friend he was present at many significant occasions in our lives.
Karol's ordination; our wedding; the baptism of our first child; to name a
few. I recall vividly, him and Fr. Baldwin taking time out of Synod to
visit us - so many laughs. He never missed the gatherings we had on each
visit to Sri Lanka. At the last one held at Eddie and Sneha Appathurai's
home, he tried valiantly to remember the words of Oh Raja Ram since we had
forgotten them. How grateful we are that we were able to visit you both
last December. I have the photographs to cherish. I am attaching one for
inclusion in the book.
We loved him. We are so much the richer for having known him and thank God
that he has walked with us and left an indelible footprint on our lives.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
We keep you in our prayers dear Latika. May the everlasting arms of God be
around you to strengthen and sustain you.
With our love,
Karol and Deanna (Misso)
Dear Latika,
It was with the deepest sorrow that we read of the death of our beloved
Father James; friend and mentor; true example of a disciple of our Lord.
His positive; cheerful attitude and sense of fun was an inspiration to us
both. To many of us in the youth movement he was the flame that drew us
like moths to read, question and understand in new ways old truths in the
Gospels in those early bible studies at the Conferences. Most of all we
cherish the memory of his deep faith and spirituality, his intelligence,
knowledge and his skills as a teacher.
As a dear friend he was present at many significant occasions in our lives.
Karol's ordination; our wedding; the baptism of our first child; to name a
few. I recall vividly, him and Fr. Baldwin taking time out of Synod to
visit us - so many laughs. He never missed the gatherings we had on each
visit to Sri Lanka. At the last one held at Eddie and Sneha Appathurai's
home, he tried valiantly to remember the words of Oh Raja Ram since we had
forgotten them. How grateful we are that we were able to visit you both
last December. I have the photographs to cherish. I am attaching one for
inclusion in the book.
We loved him. We are so much the richer for having known him and thank God
that he has walked with us and left an indelible footprint on our lives.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
We keep you in our prayers dear Latika. May the everlasting arms of God be
around you to strengthen and sustain you.
With our love,
Karol and Deanna (Misso)
