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Scott Ford was one of the best men -- the best people -- I have ever had the privilege of knowing. We were cousins -- second cousins, I think -- we were never quite sure. But more importantly, we were best friends, regardless of the lineage. Most of my earliest/best memories include Scott. He was kind, generous, selfless, caring, giving, bright, witty, jovial, inquisitive, and personable. He was one of the best friends a person could ever hope to have.
He had an incredible ability to see through the BS -- to recognize the truly important things in life, and to appreciate and respect them. I was immeasurably fortunate to have known him, to have been related to him, and to be blessed to have spent as much time with him, as I did -- though it was never enough time.
I was always in awe of his ability to relate to people, to accept them as they were, and to respect them as God would want him to. His calm, peaceful spirit was comforting. He was a peacemaker, a friend, a brother, a son, and an amazingly devoted husband -- his love for his wife Lisa, was boundless -- he loved her with every cell of his body. She knew this, and that knowledge sustained her as she helped him fight for his life -- and even more importantly, it gave her the strength to honor his final wishes, and to comfort him as she handed him over to God, so that he could find peace for himself — the same peace that he always sought for others.
As for myself, I am selfish, in that I wish that I could have had more time with Scott –- just as I'm sure you all are. I will never be able to look at another duck, goose, or gamefish; nor will I ever think of Labelle, Lake Sabine, Crystal Beach, Galveston, Fern Lake, the Conejos River, the San Jan River, Durango Colorado, or any of the other places we spent time together, without it conjuring up the wonderful memories of the times we shared -- enjoying God's creation, and all of the blessings that come with it.
The times I shared with Scott were of the most fun, happy, funny moments of my life -- but they were too short, and too few. I will miss you forever, my very best friend.......I love you, Scott Ford, and I hope/pray that I will see you again....in joy. This, I pray to God for me, but especially for you.
Godspeed , my friend. May God Bless you, Scott Ford, in the same way that he blessed us with you -- you will be sorely missed.
Jerry
Monday, April 30, 2012 |
