Jim Elliot, a missionary who was martyred at the age of 28, once said, “Wherever you are, be all there.  Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.”

This quote summarized my grandpa’s life.  All of his life he toiled endlessly for God, even to the very end.  He lived a life of discipline, faith, devotion, and love for God.  He lived his life purposefully and solely for the glory of God.  I am privileged to have known him.  He was also the one who introduced me to God.  My grandpa introduced me to the greatest thing in this life and the next, and for this I am forever indebted to him.

One of my fondest memories of my grandpa was how he loved my kids, his great-grandchildren.  Every time we have been blessed with a new child in our family, he would come to visit and give the baby a red envelope.  Another fond memory is how he loved to have pizza with us at our house.  He wasn’t so much there for the pizza, but rather, it was a pretext for coming to see the children eat and play.  I’m very thankful that our entire family was able to see him 11 days before he passed on to eternal glory.  All the kids were able to hug him and see him one last time.  Even though he was in a lot of pain then, he was all smiles upon seeing the children.  Even though we miss him dearly, we are comforted by the fact that he now dwells in a place where there is no more pain or suffering, but of heavenly delight and joy.  I miss you, Grandpa, and I look forward to the day when we shall meet again.

Grandpa holding our two-week old Bethany:

Grandpa sitting with the kids after a pizza dinner:

Our family with my grandpa, 11 days before his death:

The following video depicts highlights of my grandfather’s life and ministry.