Today my hubby and I went and stood in line for a very long time, in order to pay our respects to the family of a good man, Bruce Lobb, who passed away last week. In 1989, we'd just moved in to the area, and were attending church at a little Bible Chapel in Clinton, about 20 minutes from home. We knew nobody in our little town. We homeschooled the kids, and hubby still worked in the city, so it took some time to build relationships. We'd only been here for four months when I got a call late one evening. It was the doctor. "Mrs. Billson, we've determined that you have a full placenta previa, and you must come immediately and be admitted to hospital until your baby is born." What were we to do? We had six children; my husband worked an hour from home, and here I had to leave and go to hospital for many weeks. I called someone from the Bible Chapel, explaining our predicament. It wasn't long before we got another call from Diane Lobb. She and her husband, Bruce, offered to take the kids. I will never forget their kindness. Imagine being willing to not only take in five girls and two rambunctious little boys on a moment's notice, but to homeschool them, too, while their mom was in hospital! Bruce and Diane did just that. (The two youngest girls ended up staying with another friend, but the Lobbs cared for the other five for six very busy weeks.) The kids have fond memories of Bruce chopping wood and skiing in the woods behind the house. After the baby was born, the Lobbs came to visit, to welcome our son into the world. They opened their home to a weekly Bible Study which we enjoyed a great deal. Both Bruce and Diane knew what it was to be hospitable. There was love and laughter in abundance. We went our separate ways many years ago, attending a different church and having a different circle of friends. However, even though it's been many years since we saw each other every week, the Lobbs hold a very special place in our hearts. We're so thankful for their example of a godly marriage and a home built on love and faith. \ I can imagine the welcome Bruce received as he entered the presence of the Lord. I'm sure he heard those blessed words, "Well done, faithful servant!"
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