Cousin Nels, you were a gift from God for many of us. I remember on our trip to Milwaukee your telling me that you knew about Carmie’s pregnancy even before we told anyone else and that you didn’t understand why anyone was talking about it yet. You told me you “saw her” pregnant, and I believe that your gift of seeing beyond the visible came from your years of walking with God and with his children when they were close to death themselves. What a wonderful blessing you have been to so many! I will miss you for now, and I will celebrate your entering into God’s peace fully as I wait to see you again.