Max Weighmink …. A Great Man, Friend, Father and Husband

I met the Weighmink family in the summer of 1983 after they moved back to the US after being in Germany. I met them on their moving in day. They lived across the street from my childhood home in San Diego near NAS MIRAMAR now known as MCAS MIRAMAR. I remember that I had met the eldest 2 daughters Marie and Mary Jo at first. Then after a few more days I got to meet the rest of their family.

I remember that I had gone to church with my friends in elementary school, junior high and senior high schools. I always believe that Jesus is my Lord and Saviour. It was very hard for me to encourage my parents to go to church with me. My parents had gone to church growing up in their childhoods but we never went to church together as a family. I was so excited about having Marie and Mary Jo to help me with my walk with my faith. During my time I was also going to the Chapel on the military base at Miramar. I was able to get to know the Weighmink family really well. I found that they were very friendly, loving, caring, empathetic and very supportive family. I had come to know Max and Dawn to be very supportive of me. The entire family has always loved me and treated me like I was a part of their family.

Max always has been very kind to me. He prayed for me and always shown such empathy for me when I needed it.

During the years while Max and his family lived in San Diego I was attending Bible Study at their house for young single adults. Max was always there for me as another Dad when I had questions about my walk with Jesus and God.

I really enjoyed the stories that he shared with me about his family living in Michigan, Florida, North Carolina, Germany. I have been able to keep my friendship with his family over 35+ years. In the recent past few years I have not been in contact with him and his family and I have been trying to find ways to rebuild my relationship with them.

Recently I have been reading my Bible and I have found these verses to share.

Scripture: This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. – Psalm 119:50

“Your promises are full of life. As my friends mourns the death of their Dad/Husband what they all need more than anything is your abundant life. Provide comfort in their affliction by helping them to meditate on your promises:

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3

“These are just some of the many life-giving promises that are in Christ. Grant the entire Weighmink family knowing you are comforting them today., tomorrow and always.

In Christ’s name I ask this, Amen.”

-Julie N