Yesterday night I learned that a friend of ours
went to be with the Lord.
His name was Leo Godzich. Leo and his wife Molly have a worldwide marriage ministry called NAME {National Association of Marriage Enhancement} based in Phoenix, Arizona.
We had had Molly and Leo come and teach a
marriage conference at our church this spring.
I think I even mentioned it in one of my posts.
It was awesome!
While at our church we talked with Leo and Molly about Uganda. They had ministered a great deal in Uganda and upon learning Dw and I have also spent a great deal of time ministering in Uganda, Leo suggested that one day Dw and he team up and come together to Uganda to minister.
Dw was really, really looking forward to that!
Anyway, between Wednesday and Thursday Emma and I spent 7 hours on Jjinga Road here in Uganda waiting for Ruby’s passport. Little did we know that just a little ways down that very Jjinga Road, our friend Leo,
had lost his life that very day in a
very tragic car accident.
Leo had just flown into Uganda and
was doing some marriage conferences here.
We are stunned.
The world is stunned.
And yes, the world at large has lost an awesome man of God, a man of integrity, passionate pursuer of holiness and advocate of healthy marriages and families.
Please pray for his precious wife Molly, and their three daughters.
Rezare por Molly y sus hijas
un abrazo
Praying for Leo's wife and daughters.
Oh how tragic…Will keep his family in prayer. Hopefully it is of some comfort to know that God welcomed home this faithful servant with open arms and an angel's choir!
I'm so sorry to hear that Linny. I will pray for Molly. May God give you comfort as you grieve the loss of your precious friend. Thinking of you my friend! XO
So sorry for the loss of your friend! Just wanted to let you know that as I was reading this, the song "Blessed Be Your Name" …made me reflect on how I'm sure NAME has blessed so many throughout the world. I often hear the perfect song on the radio to describe how I'm feeling or to receive from God the message I need to hear in that moment…so I'm sure this was a message from God that Leo is safe in His arms.
I have prayed and will continue. I just sent a note via the NAME website expressing my condolences.
Thank you for sharing this Linny. My heart is sore for you in the midst of this joyous time with Ruby.
Blessings,
Shelley
Praying for God to surround Leo's family with peace and the assurance that Leo is in His presence. What a blessing for a Christian to pass from this life to eternity. Praying for you too Linn and DW.
oh linny. i am sick.
So sorry for the loss of your friend. I will be praying for his family. Janet
HUGS to you and Emma. I'm heartbroken by the suddenness of this and how hard it must be for His family. Heaven is richer – we do not grieve without hope. Love you guys.
So sorry to hear that Linny, will be saying a prayer his loved ones