A Hero flies Home

We all have people we look up too, our heroes. They inspire the lives of all they have touched but it's also the legacy they leave behind that makes them the cherished hero. One of Jason's hero's, his Papa, Merrill Johnson, died last night after being in the hospital 6 months fighting to recover from his heart valve replacement. We are thankful he no longer is hurting but it's always hard to let go.

Jason always looked up to Papa. He was a true Texan from his cowboy hat down to his boots. He was a welder most of his life but above all he was a devoted family man with a kind and gentle spirit. Papa, you will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Some GREAT memories; Papa burgers, Papa dollar, super jalp, shooting the left ear of a locust, first snort of beer, swing set, tree house, horny toads, turbo fan, aggie gadgets, firearms, jerky treats, hermit crabs he dearly loved, Pete the cat and great stories and sayings that always made you laugh.


I remember Faith was crying and Papa seemed to think us, women were not doing a good enough job of keeping her happy. So, he happily held her and they had a good bonding moment although it did not last too long. (I guess nobody could please her that day)

A special Papa tradition is giving his grandchildren or in this case his great-grandchildren a "Papa Dollar". Faith was only 2 months old when she first met Papa Johnson and received her treasured dollar.

We will be heading to Clifton, TX for the funeral. Please keep Jason's family in your prayers, thank you.

"Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But, thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:55-56

Christ's victory over death gives us hope that we who are in Christ will live with Him forever!