Grové Schoombee
( 1986 – 2021)
Grové taught us we are not defined by the bad things that happen to us. Grové was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2020. He learned through his illness that every day is a gift. We arrogantly assume tomorrow will be like today, but when you are sick you never know what the next day will bring. Grové took in every moment with thanksgiving and in awe of God
Grové taught us we are not defined by the bad things that happen to us. Grové was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2020. He learned through his illness that every day is a gift. We arrogantly assume tomorrow will be like today, but when you are sick you never know what the next day will bring. Grové took in every moment with thanksgiving and in awe of God.
He cared for others even in his own time of trouble. Grové always prayed for people around him and his approach to life, changed people who knew him. God was his anchor and Grové never blamed God for his illness. He grew spiritually as he made peace with his limitations. He knew he was greatly loved by God. Grové was an instrument in God’s hand, giving hope to us all even when the world seemed dark.
He taught us that with great sadness comes great joy. Joy that will make you full, joy that comes from serving God and living like Jesus.
“Weeping may endure for the night, But joy COMES in the morning.”
PS 30:5b (NKJV)
God loves us so much that nothing can stand in His way.
“So now I live with the confidence that there is nothing in the universe with the power to separate us from God’s love. I’m convinced that his love will triumph over death, life’s troubles, fallen angels, or dark rulers in the heavens. There is nothing in our present or future circumstances that can weaken his love. There is no power above us or beneath us – no power that could ever be found in the universe that can distance us from God’s passionate love, which is lavished upon us through our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One!”
Romans 8:38-39