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Show of the resurrection-we know that Madeleine will enjoy those fruits. "And as they thus spake (to the eleven Apostles) Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. And he said unto them, why are ye troubled? And why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see, for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have." (Well they were still just a wee bit skeptical). "And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? And they gave him a piece of broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. And he took it an did eat before them." (Luke 24:36-44) The real proof that indeed He was resurrected. He did have a body. I leave my testimony, brothers and sisters, that Madeleine is in good hands. She was a wonderful friend, and in fact I have fallen in love with the entire family of course, for what they are, for what they stand for, and for what they do. And I leave this testimony with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. MARTHA GUTIERREZ, Vocal Solo --"The Lord's Prayer" accompanied by CAROL WATKINS HURST JOYCE PETERSON LOWE, Remarks My brothers and sisters I am happy to be here today. I'm thankful for the opportunity that I have to represent our family and to be able to express our gratitude to the Harrop family for the many times they have been by our side. For the many times that they have invited us to be included in the special things they have done as a family, anniversaries, birthdays, open houses, and this has been something that has just been a real high spot for us to be able to be in their company and to be able to enjoy their spirit. We do love and appreciate them for all these many times. When I started to write a talk, I wrote all of the qualities that I enjoyed about Madeleine, and I wrote a lot about the different occasions that we had had. But yesterday when Jerry gave me this book, I |