I moved to Bay Roberts over three years ago during a very dark time in my life. At that time I was very ill myself with a life altering diagnosis, my life would be changed forever. I knew very few people in the area and felt so all alone. I prayed that God would send me a friend; someone I could confide in, socialize with and just hang out. Little did I know there was a lady praying the same prayer for her husband; who had terminal cancer. Both our prayers were answered, Curtis and I did not meet by coincidence or chance, it was divine intervention; God had a plan for each of us. We leaned on each other through good days and bad days. He always told me, ‘I got your back’. And I believe he always did. I think sometimes I was his thorn in the flesh lol.
I am not saying good bye to my best friend but just saying, ‘see ya later buddy’! And this is one thing I am sure of; we will meet again. He is just away, not gone forever. Thessalonians 4:17 “Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them (those who passed on before us) in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord”. What an amazing promise of hope!
It was quite evident the love that Curtis had for his family and friends. And that love will never die but will be carried through the generations because of the great legacy he left us all. 1 Corinthians 13:7 says, ” Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain, faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Curtis believed these words from the depths of his heart. He never gave up on love, he never lost his faith in God, he was always hopeful despite many hopeless obstacles, and he kept going through every circumstance. He fought the good fight and won! 2 Timothy 4:7,8 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” O the amazing promises of God!
If there were words that could some up Curtis, they would have to be “a gentle spirit.” Need I say more, a man of great integrity. So, Curtis; thanks for being my best friend, you sailed with me through many storms and for that I will never forget you. Until we meet again…..
Your best friend, Harris
