I met Sally over 50 years ago. It was her high school graduation day. I was dating her brother, Barry. Two years later, after a little coaxing, Sally enrolled at United Wesleyan College. We were walking towards the girls’ dorm when I heard, “Hey, Von.” Looking up I saw Paul Sheets, a fellow North Carolinian. He was working on the roof (work study) to help pay for college. Being polite, I introduced him to Sally Miller. Later, I found out that sparks flew between them from that first introduction. What a team God brought together.
Sally Miller, Pam Tewell and Yvonne Saunders formed a girls’ trio who traveled and sang in various churches, praising the Lord and helping recruit students for the college. Our name was the Faith, Hope and Love trio. Three-part harmony came easily for us. It was the early ‘70’s and Gaither music was popular. Two of the songs in this next medley are ones we sang then, “Something Beautiful”, and “The Longer I Serve Him.” The Lord miraculously protected us as we traveled in Sally’s white Mercury. Through snowstorms in New York and flat tires we returned safely to campus even if it was Just before classes on Monday morning.
Faith – our faith in God; Hope – our steadfast hope to see Jesus face to face; and Love – first for Jesus and then others.
Sally personified this. She loved us with her cooking and baking, (I still use a canning recipe we call “Sally’s Pickle Relish”.) Sally drew us into her circle of friends with twinkling eyes, grins and giggles. Sharing her antics with me, I would say, “Sally, you did what?” She only giggled more until your spirits were lifted and you were laughing with her.
Later, as Paul chauffeured, she shared their escapades around the countryside, pictures included, on Facebook.
Her testimonies were filled with tears and honesty that allowed us to see her love for Jesus and the forgiveness we could receive when we had messed up. Can’t you hear her singing? “Jesus led me all the way. Led me step by step each day. I will tell the saints and angels when I lay my burden down. Jesus led me all the way.” Paul and her children and family have been so loving and attentive to her throughout this time. They need our continued prayers.
We appreciate Port Ann Wesleyan church family’s love and support for Paul and Sally. They have been this church’s shepherds for 15 years. You are a team that has helped shoulder Paul’s responsibilities and loved Sally through it all.
We thank you. This grief and loss we feel is shared by all of you. Still, we can see hope in action. Sally’s hope of seeing Jesus, Stacia and loved ones already in heaven, and our hope to be more determined than ever to make heaven our home where we can see our dear friend, Sally.
After almost 50 years, the Faith, Hope and Love Trio got to sing together again about two years ago at a United Wesleyan College reunion. Guess what? Pam lives in Arizona and loves the Lord. I’m in North Carolina and love the Lord and Sally is in heaven. We will sing again someday.
Sally Miller, Pam Tewell and Yvonne Saunders formed a girls’ trio who traveled and sang in various churches, praising the Lord and helping recruit students for the college. Our name was the Faith, Hope and Love trio. Three-part harmony came easily for us. It was the early ‘70’s and Gaither music was popular. Two of the songs in this next medley are ones we sang then, “Something Beautiful”, and “The Longer I Serve Him.” The Lord miraculously protected us as we traveled in Sally’s white Mercury. Through snowstorms in New York and flat tires we returned safely to campus even if it was Just before classes on Monday morning.
Faith – our faith in God; Hope – our steadfast hope to see Jesus face to face; and Love – first for Jesus and then others.
Sally personified this. She loved us with her cooking and baking, (I still use a canning recipe we call “Sally’s Pickle Relish”.) Sally drew us into her circle of friends with twinkling eyes, grins and giggles. Sharing her antics with me, I would say, “Sally, you did what?” She only giggled more until your spirits were lifted and you were laughing with her.
Later, as Paul chauffeured, she shared their escapades around the countryside, pictures included, on Facebook.
Her testimonies were filled with tears and honesty that allowed us to see her love for Jesus and the forgiveness we could receive when we had messed up. Can’t you hear her singing? “Jesus led me all the way. Led me step by step each day. I will tell the saints and angels when I lay my burden down. Jesus led me all the way.” Paul and her children and family have been so loving and attentive to her throughout this time. They need our continued prayers.
We appreciate Port Ann Wesleyan church family’s love and support for Paul and Sally. They have been this church’s shepherds for 15 years. You are a team that has helped shoulder Paul’s responsibilities and loved Sally through it all.
We thank you. This grief and loss we feel is shared by all of you. Still, we can see hope in action. Sally’s hope of seeing Jesus, Stacia and loved ones already in heaven, and our hope to be more determined than ever to make heaven our home where we can see our dear friend, Sally.
After almost 50 years, the Faith, Hope and Love Trio got to sing together again about two years ago at a United Wesleyan College reunion. Guess what? Pam lives in Arizona and loves the Lord. I’m in North Carolina and love the Lord and Sally is in heaven. We will sing again someday.