On that list lies some of the Christian faith's biggest names: Paul, Peter, Josiah, Gideon, Noah and so many others. Tonight I added another name to my list: Jenna Staup.
Jenna was a young girl who was tragically killed in a car accident in Florida one year ago today. I had the privilege of leading worship tonight at her one-year-after memorial service. It is always a difficult place to be in. You need to lead, but you also need to truly grasp the words you're singing... which many times requires a supernatural way of keeping the tears from falling. In case you've ever wondered, it's not so good to sing and cry. It becomes even tougher sometimes when you didn't know the person that you're leading the service for.I never got to meet Jenna. For that, I'm truly sorry. I have heard many things about her. I have spent some time talking to her parents. I have seen photo after photo of her bright smile. She seems like the kind of person you love to be around. I admire her... her faith... her legacy. For all of those reasons, I have added her to the list.
Isn't it pretty awesome that we can look forward to things like seeing people in heaven? God is amazing! I'll see ya in heaven, Jenna. If you heard the whole thing tonight, I hope it made you smile.
