I still vividly remember the phone call we received late on August 5th and wondering if we should race back to Chicago to be with our community. Thinking clearly, we decided not to take the chance on driving 2 hours north and waited for the morning. Susan and I were silent in the car with tears in our eyes...realizing that our friend was gone. As we got closer to Chicago, we heard the news stories on the radio about the hit and run and could not believe we were listening to a story about our friend.
Not more than 2 months before that, Binil was in our new home here in Bloomington helping us paint. Every time we walk through this house we think back to that weekend where we got to know him better and love him for his gentle-heartedness and helpfulness. He painted relentlessly, making sure that the rooms were perfect and would not quit until he thought the rooms looked just right. I witnessed and heard the stories about his work in the church and with the youths and I know that that is how he approached that work as well...with amazing dedication, love and strength.
Everyone who knew Binil has a story to share about how he impacted their lives. Let's remember our commitment to living our lives for Christ each day, not knowing when we'll be called home and what legacy we're leaving behind. One year ago...we lost a brother...we continue to remember his life and the work he accomplished in Christ.
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