11-10 2021 10:55
wrote:
Reflections on a Friendship ///
How blessed was I to have a friend
Lifelong, until the very end,
Who shared what he was going through,
And understood my journey too. ///
From early childhood when we met,
Our common path it seemed was set.
Our values seemed to coincide;
We’d share the thoughts we held inside. ///
Knowing Trevor helped me be
More confident in being me,
For we were so alike, we had
No need to be another lad. ///
We loved to hear Elijah played,
And hear the preacher when he prayed.
We both received the gospel call.
First he, then I, gave all in all. ///
Soon we were helping kids around
To find the peace that we had found
Being, through Jesus’ love made one
In district meetings, camps and fun. ///
U.W.A. for several years
Helped us prepare for our careers.
We grew in faith through the E.U.,
While learning for the work we’d do. ///
That work began, but, not before
We both found partners to adore.
Trevor and Liz’s wedding day
Was followed soon by mine with Kaye. ///
Both couples spent time overseas,
And seemed to parent kids with ease.
But then returned to our home town
Eventually to settle down. ///
Our life vocations now evolved,
With many challenges involved.
But thanks to gifting from above
We grew in wisdom and in love. ///
Trevor excelled, with high accord,
And Lifetime Achievement Award.
But down the years, great friends we stayed,
And regularly together prayed. ///
Each week we sang in Churchlands Choir,
Till just to listening he’d aspire.
Sadly, no longer is he seen,
But all are blessed where he has been. ///
Ian Malcolm,
5th October 2021
11-10 2021 10:55
wrote:
Reflections on a Friendship ///
How blessed was I to have a friend
Lifelong, until the very end,
Who shared what he was going through,
And understood my journey too. ///
From early childhood when we met,
Our common path it seemed was set.
Our values seemed to coincide;
We’d share the thoughts we held inside. ///
Knowing Trevor helped me be
More confident in being me,
For we were so alike, we had
No need to be another lad. ///
We loved to hear Elijah played,
And hear the preacher when he prayed.
We both received the gospel call.
First he, then I, gave all in all. ///
Soon we were helping kids around
To find the peace that we had found
Being, through Jesus’ love made one
In district meetings, camps and fun. ///
U.W.A. for several years
Helped us prepare for our careers.
We grew in faith through the E.U.,
While learning for the work we’d do. ///
That work began, but, not before
We both found partners to adore.
Trevor and Liz’s wedding day
Was followed soon by mine with Kaye. ///
Both couples spent time overseas,
And seemed to parent kids with ease.
But then returned to our home town
Eventually to settle down. ///
Our life vocations now evolved,
With many challenges involved.
But thanks to gifting from above
We grew in wisdom and in love. ///
Trevor excelled, with high accord,
And Lifetime Achievement Award.
But down the years, great friends we stayed,
And regularly together prayed. ///
Each week we sang in Churchlands Choir,
Till just to listening he’d aspire.
Sadly, no longer is he seen,
But all are blessed where he has been. ///
Ian Malcolm,
5th October 2021
