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It has been really rough for us here in the church ever since he has been hospitalized. Everyday, the first thing I would do is to check on Pastor’s status to pray for him. I remember all the emotions and questions running through my head daily. None of which I have found the answers. It felt like before I could even breathe, he was brought back to be with the Lord. It has been so tough to wrestle with this that I pushed back writing this post because I honestly could not find the right words to say. I still can’t.

Pastor David had a profound impact on my life. Since being here, he is my gadget buddy . We talked about gadgets and comps whenever we met. In fact the phone he desired just came out. I wish we were talking about it. It is one of those moments which light up my day.

Other than that, I just always felt comfortable with him. He was frank, approachable and even more he takes the effort to talk to you. I mean me being the shy guy, I wouldn’t go up to anyone lor. I will always remember him always coming up to me and just saying a thing or two and trying to start a conversation. It was comforting.

The last words he said to me still rings in my head all the time. I even remember praying for him just a few days before it all happened. Honestly why does someone so good who dedicated his life to the Lord has to be taken from us. It is people like this that becomes family to you. It is people like this who you need so much in your life.

Being at his wake and funeral, it was so moving to see the hundreds that were there. To see all of them paying their respects only speaks so much of a man. Will I be able to live a life like his? His life has inspired me to keep pressing on.

All I can imagine though is that Jesus stood up and welcomed Pastor David Yeo into his presence and saying ‘Well Done!’. I also know he will be praying for me in heaven. He will always be praying and cheering Sharon and Joshua on. So we must press on and live out the legacy he left behind.

I miss him. I truly do. I wish I had more time to know him more. I know though one day we will spend eternity together. Until then. I just want to say thank you Pastor.