joey ran his race:::joey flew away!

from joey keller's dad, news that i find relieving, news that is bitter to no end for dad nick and mom elizabeth:

Joey finally met in person (face to face) the person he's loved, trusted, admired, talked to, talked about, and worshiped for years, Jesus, tonight, at 9:35p. Buddy, you loved that song, I'll fly away....you beat me there. Which is not the way it's supposed to be. I will be there soon. I never knew I could love someone like I loved you, son. My heart will be broken until I see you again. You are awesome. I told you often how much I loved you and thought of you. I can only hope to run a race as strong, and focused, and effective as you. In spiritual terms, I look up to you. I love you and am a fractured, torn up person without you. I'll never be right. But I will see you soon. One more time, "Dad thinks you are awesome! You make me happy! I am so proud of you." I'm coming buddy. Pray for me.

Some glad morning when this life is o'er, 

I'll fly away; 

To a home on God's celestial shore, 

I'll fly away (I'll fly away). 

I'll fly away, fly away, Oh Glory 

I'll fly away; (in the morning) 

When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, 

I'll fly away (I'll fly away). 

When the shadows of this life have gone, 

I'll fly away; 

Like a bird from prison bars has flown, 

I'll fly away (I'll fly away) 

I'll fly away, Oh Glory 

I'll fly away; (in the morning) 

When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, 

I'll fly away (I'll fly away). 

Oh. How glad and happy when we meet 

I'll fly away 

No more cold iron shackles on my feet 

I'll fly away 

I'll fly away, fly away Oh Glory 

I'll fly away; (in the morning) 

When I die Hallelujah, by and by 

I'll fly away. 

Just a few more weary days and then, 

I'll fly away; 

To a land where joy shall never end, 

I'll fly away (I'll fly away) 

I'll fly away, fly away Oh Glory 

I'll fly away; (in the morning) 

When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, 

I'll fly away (I'll fly away).