Deshun Glover - In Memory

While visiting in Michigan, we received horrible news. A friend of Carlos and Vicki, and the son of my friend Mary, died in a tragic accident. Deshun was out on a baseball field, one of his favorite places, helping his older brother's team. A storm was coming, and they were told to clear off the field. Deshun went through a puddle that turned out to be electrified, and in front of his family, baseball friends and spectators, little Deshun was electrocuted. Many tried to get him out of the puddle he was standing in, but the electricity wouldn't let him go, it was so strong. Only Deshun's father, Chuck, running from a distance away, swooped up Deshun like "Superman", as the paper noted. CPR was started with a wooden bat because he was still electrified. He was taken to the hospital, where shortly after, he left this world.

I don't want Deshun's legacy to be about his death, but about his life. He was a friendly little boy who's beautiful smile radiated. He was a good friend, who forgave easily and helped others. Deshun overcame a very difficult beginning with the help of Mary and Chuck. He joined their family close to the time we first met him, and Mary saw to it that all of his challenges were overcome, and Deshun was a willing partner. Deshun tried so hard to be the best he could be, and honestly, he succeeded.

Deshun's legacy - his life, wouldn't be what it was without Mary. His life is a tribute to her, and all the time and encouragement and love she gave. Deshun absolutely couldn't have had a better mother than Mary. God knew what he was doing when He placed Deshun into Chuck and Mary's life, and we also have to trust that He knew what He was doing when he took Deshun. Mary said "God must have needed Deshun more than me." We'll never know WHY, but our lives are all the richer for knowing Deshun, and seeing the true love and devotion of his incredible mother. Thank you, Lord!