Currently Listening: David Gray – Life in Slow Motion



God sees the whole puzzle. I have my piece, but it doesn’t make sense right now. A close family friend of mine passed away this week. I’m having a hard time accepting that God’s plan includes a beautiful mother of three teenage boys passing away from cancer so early in her life. But, as I said, puzzle pieces don’t make sense when they are out of context. And I can trust that when the whole puzzle is revealed, it will make perfect sense.

Here’s the obituary:

BOSCHMAN, Nancy April 1, 1962 to January 20, 2006

Surrounded by the loving embrace of her family, Nancy has gone to be with the Lord, after a courageous and inspirational battle with cancer. Nancy leaves behind her devoted and beloved husband Laurie and her cherished sons Brent, Mark and Jeffrey to mourn her loss and celebrate her life. She will be sadly missed by her parents, John and Helen Friesen and by her siblings Marla, Ken and Wes. Nancy will be deeply mourned by her many extended family members and friends. Guided by her abiding faith, Nancy lived her life with passion, dignity and grace. She was the cornerstone of her family and leaves a lasting legacy in her adored boys. Nancy's vibrancy and joyful nurturing nature was infectious and evident in all she did. Special thanks to those who assisted at this difficult time, including the many caring nurses, doctors and friends who touched Nancy's life. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd., (between Bayshore and Baseline Rd) Nepean on Monday, January 23, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, January 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Internment at Highland Park Cemetery, Carp on Wednesday, January 25, at 12 noon. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Metropolitan Bible Church, 453 Bank Street Wednesday, January 25, at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre or Hockey Ministries International. Tributes, condolences or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

When I was growing up, I always hoped that I would end up with someone like Nancy. She was such a great mother – who enjoyed her boys thoroughly, a fantastic wife to one of my role models – Christian hockey player Laurie Boschman, and a beautiful woman who delighted in God, her family and the simple things in life. Her smile and attitude were contagious. My most recent memory of Nancy is from a couple years ago. While on tour with my old band Bailey’s Car, the Boschmans invited us (5 smelly guys) into their home in Ottawa for a few days – and to this day, I think of those days often. We never ate so well, laughed so hard, or felt so at home as when we were in their home. Nancy was a big part of that.

Thanks Nancy for your time here, the lessons you taught us, the smile you showed us, and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Cam