Elizabethian Essays: Fischer Hansen

It was with very sad hearts that we made our way to the Faroe Islands once again earlier this week. We received word on Friday evening that Ragnar's sister's husband, Fischer Hansen, had suddenly passed away. He was in a pasture near his summer home, doing what he loved to do - checking on his sheep - when his time here on this earth all of a sudden came to an end.

Ragnar had just gone to the Philippines earlier in the week, and I was at our home in England. Lots of phone calls, emails and texts went back and forth with family over the next few hours, until Ragnar made the decision to come home to the Faroes to be with his sister, parents and other family members. While Ragnar was boarding an airplane in Manila, I was getting on a train in England. All the many details went so smoothly and many hours later we met at the Copenhagen airport, and continued on to the Faroe Islands together. (In Manila, Ragnar was able to change the date and destination of his flight, free of charge - yea KLM!!)

It has been good to be surrounded by family during this discomforting journey. We sure are thankful for many wonderful memories. Not only was Fischer our brother in law, but he was also a dear friend. His constant smile and helping hand will certainly be missed by many.

By God's grace Ragnar's sister and parents are holding up extremely well. We know though that there will be countless lonely times in the coming days and weeks. Praise Him for His constant love and assurance in I Thess. 4:13 that we sorrow not as those who have no hope. What a special comfort to his wife, children and grandchildren.