I am sad to report that Eric's grandfather, Raymond Carl Ortlund Sr., passed away last night in California. He had been seriously ill for a long time, and thankfully, went peacefully surrounded by family. We are flying to California on Thursday to attend the memorial services and support the family, especially Eric's parents and his grandmother Anne.
We are grieving, but we celebrate Grandpa Ortlund's life and the many many ways God has used him. His prayer of long ago was, "Lord, make my life a miracle!" and if ever a prayer was answered, that one was.
Check out this website to learn more about Ray and Anne Ortlund's ministry, and to see all the books that have been left behind as part of his legacy. Here's a recent news article about their ministry and life together. Eric's cousin, Laurie, has written a beautiful tribute to Ray on her blog, complete with many photos. Eric's brother Dane has also shared on his blog about the many things Grandpa Ortlund modeled for him and taught him.
8 comments:
I'm so sorry to hear or your loss. I pray that you have safe travel to CA and back.
Erin & Eric,
I too am sorry for this tremendous loss, but I know there is a great celebration in paradise today!
We'll pray for easy travel to California, blessed time with family remembering, and healing of grief!
Prayers for yourselves and the family go with you as you travel. What a wonderful legacy this wonderful man left behind.
I'm sorry for your loss - but what a great life and legacy he had. Hope your travels go well and that you have some good family time in CA remembering him.
prayers for you as you grieve. hope your time in CA is a blessed one with family.
Dear Erin and Eric,
Thank you for posting the sad, glorious news of Ray Sr.'s homegoing ~~ and for the lovely pictures of you all in Nashville for Gavin's wedding.
My thoughts and prayers have been, and will continue to be with your family during these poignant times together.
Deepest Peace,
Debbie Berghuis
I'm sorry to hear of your family's loss. Eric's grandfather clearly lived a life that gave meaning and comfort to many others. This in itself is a wonderful legacy.
Thank you all for your kind thoughts and condolences. Ray Ortlund Sr. was an amazing example, in how he lived and how he died.
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