November 2019

Dear Friends,

I am writing today as I sit at Denver International Airport awaiting my flight home to Phoenix. Airports are interesting places. So many people, so many stories. Life narratives are full of twists and turns, sometimes wonderful, sometimes tragic and yet we see God’s faithfulness and provision throughout. We each have a unique story AND we are all part of God’s story. His story is the bigger narrative running through time and space. You see, His story has no beginning and no end, but ours does. We are here for a short time only. How amazing and wonderful it is that God uses US to fulfill His purposes during this season!

Tom, in his brief time on earth, played a big role in God’s story. God used Tom to share His love, light and truth with many. Later this week, on Thanksgiving, it is Tom’s birthday. Tom was always super excited when his birthday and Thanksgiving fell on the same day of the year. Doesn’t it seem fitting that on this doubly special day Tom gets to celebrate WITH Jesus?

For me and our family, Thanksgiving will be a joyful day of sharing our memories of Tom; his funny stories and classic wit as well as the unique ways he touched our lives. We have much to be thankful for!

Many of you have contacted me about Priority Living and Tom’s annual update. You have been faithful supporters over the years through your prayers, friendship and finances. As I have written, we will be continuing https://www.prioritylivingaz.org/ and uploading website links and video content of Tom’s teachings as they become available. I hope that you will share Tom’s messages with friends and family for many years to come.

And, similar to past years’ letters, I have a medical update. Tom is doing GREAT. He is in heaven with Jesus and his pain and suffering is over. For we are told; “They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Rev 21:3-4)

This year, I want you to know how grateful I am for you. So many of you have reached out with prayer, encouragement and love. Thank YOU. You continue to bless me and our family abundantly as we maintain and update the prioirtylivingaz.org website. I am truly grateful and humbled by you and your love.

In Him,

Sandy Shrader

PS. Check out Tom’s last sermon at Scottsdale Bible Church,
https://scottsdalebible.com/messages/shepherds