A great thank you to all who prayed for my father. They had a great impact on our family and on my father in particular. On Monday morning August 11 at 2:15am Anthony Leslie Davis parted from the body and entered the presence of his Lord.

The days prior were filled with called and visits from loving friends and families. On Sunday played my guitar and a group of us held one of several worship times with him. Then we circled him, took his hands and prayed for him. All day he was dabbing tears which I believe were simply acceptance and joy.

His parting was sweet and sad. It was mixed with pain at his leaving and joy at his going home. No more pain. No more sorrow. He now awaits the completion of all God’s plans and the resurrection of the body into God’s glory.

As for the obvious question for those who know and love me: I am fine. That doesn’t mean I don’t have my moments, doesn’t mean I do not grieve but it means I do not grieve as the pagans do (who have no hope). I loved my father very much and it was a rare honor More >