Wednesday, May 5, 2021
I look at this picture of Glen and still cannot believe it’s true. Besides losing my parents and a brother saying goodbye to Glen hurts so much. I cannot even imagine how Kim and the kids feel. Glen, like with many others that knew him- he was a great friend. He was a guy that you could just be yourself around. We did a lot of things together and a big portion of them were sports related. Glen loved sports! First Michigan game I ever went to was with Glen, it was followed by many more. So many great memories and laughs. Another great privilege I had was going to the same church. For a time I went to another church. Glen would call me and tell me he missed and wished I would come back. After a few years I did and when we were presented to the church for membership we stood down front to be welcomed by the church family. When it came time for Glen to shake our hand he had a huge smile on his face and big bear hug. Glen was so special. A Red Wings game, Tigers, Michigan, movie. Church, choir practice, didn’t matter what it was. Glen was the same with a smile on his face, joking, Always trying to needle you as much as he could. Before COVID he never shook my hand at church- he would give me that big dear hug. Where I sat in church, towards the back on the side. Standing there singing I would get that familiar slap on the back as Glen walked by to his seat.
8 kids and I never heard Glen complain about his kids. He was so proud of each of them. He made sure he was at their games to support them. Talking to him about them playing? He would always be beaming. And Kim? She was his best friend. He loved her, and would do anything for her and the kids. I’m sure Glen being Glen. Poor Kim was raising 9 kids, Glen being the biggest kid of all. But that was Glen and I know that’s what Kim loved about him. Its what we loved also. Great husband and a great Dad.
Glen had no clue how special he was. I sit here writing this when I wish he was in front of me so I could tell him. Life is too short and this has taught me to tell others how you love them and how they impact your life. Glen wasn’t perfect like all of us. He didn’t have all kinds of money, and everything the world could offer. But Glen had far more than any of those things. Right now Glen has a mansion, a perfect body free from any virus, and most off all. His faith has become sight as he seeing the one that saved his soul. Glen got excited at Michigan games but the excitement of the moment seeing his Savior face to face- I’m sure his hollering rang all through heaven.
Glen, Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for ALL the great times together. Thank you for being an example of what a father, husband, friend, and a Christian brother. Thank you for being all those things and someone I could look to. If you had only known ALL the lives you impacted. Mercy Me made a song, I Want To Live Like That. Glen I could find no better example to follow than the life you lived. I am fortunate beyond anything I could ever imagine having you as a friend and a christian brother. You have forever impacted my life. I miss you and love you. One day brother we will be united but until that comes let me live each day with the heart that you had.
