Remembering Phillip Callaghan

Few will remember him -- always dressed nattily with a bushy mustache and beard -- very Scottish in bearing. Phillip had a bit of a reedy voice, but it was always filled with humor. I met Phillip years ago when the Callaghan family were fixtures at Woodland Presbyterian Church. Many Sunday evenings, members would "double-dip" at our services...including the pastor. Phillip would angle his seat in the aisle (before the pews were properly trimmed to allow for wheelchairs) and participate lustily. Though his glasses usually needed a polish, his mind was clear and his eyes would dance with delight.

Phillip was escorted home yesterday by our Lord Jesus Christ. I look forward to seeing him run with abandon in heaven. Though details are still sketchy, pray for his brother Gordon who will be making arrangements for his service at Woodland Presbyterian Church.

UPDATE: The service will be on Monday, May 17, 3 pm at Woodland.