To the Olson Family—Peace and comfort

Oh now my heart breaks as I learn about the passing of a very dear woman, Mrs. Olson. She was a woman of strength, a mother of five precious children, a wife to a very dear man and a woman of faith to the very end. Her long battle with beast cancer was one not plagued with grief but with endurance, glory and determination. Mrs. Olson was a beacon of light to those around her. No matter how hard her body was suffering the ill effects of a devastating disease, she continued on with comforting words and with the Lord Jesus in her heart.

As I reflect back on Mrs. Olson’s life, Proverbs 31 comes to mind. Eschet chayil is the Hebrew title for Proverbs 31 verses 10-31. Eschet chayil translates into English as a woman of valor, warfare and victory. She is a warrior. In the eastern culture, to be a moral woman was to be expected. However, to be a warrior was a choice. This seems so fitting for Mrs. Olson. She was a woman of great morals, but even more, she was a victorious soldier, fighting to the very end to be the best mother, daughter, wife and friend. She glorified the LORD in all that she did.

Although my heart weeps, my soul rejoices. I know Mrs. Olson is out of pain and is now Home in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. May peace and comfort encompass her family and friends. The loss left by Mrs. Olson is enormous but her legacy remains forever in the hearts and minds of all those who knew her and loved her.

May the grace and peace of our Lord and Savior surround us and carry us through this difficult time. Amen.

“Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looks well to the ways of her household, and eats not the bread of idleness. Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but you have excellest them all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that fears the LORD, she shall be praised.” (Proverbs 31:25-30)