djByron [Dan Byron]husband, father, christian, musician & technophile ( but not a dj )

As a part of Positive Post Tuesday I’d like to tell you about Jimmy Caccavo who passed from this life yesterday.

A few days after my pastor reconnected with Jimmy, an old high-school friend, he was diagnosed with cancer. During the 18 months that followed I never saw Jim with his head down feeling sorry for himself. He gave his life to Christ and used the influence he had to show others just how having a relationship with Jesus Christ can turn a normally devastating situation into something full of hope. Although I didn’t know Jimmy on a personal level my prayers go out to the family and friends he left behind. Having lost my Grandfather a couple months ago I can relate to the sorrow and know it will be a tough time for them. But just as my Grandfather knew Jesus, so did Jimmy and we know he’s in a better place. And that one fact alone makes this “transition” a little easier… Knowing he’s continuing his journey on the other side.

Psalms116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

I’ve known Donavon for a while now and want to let those of you who may not know him that he’s out there. Donavon Hill is a singer, songwriter, pastor and evangelist who recently started a new church (LifePoint Church) in Baton Rouge, LA. He released his first album entitled Most Beautiful in November 2005 and is currently recording a second album. Donavon has helped preach, teach and sing at the I AM summer youth camp in upstate New York for the past 4 years. He also stops in at the local church when he’s in the neighborhood. You can hear sound clips and read more about Donavon and his ministry by going to www.DonavonHill.com which I designed and currently maintain for him (yea I know it’s a selfish plug). Also check Donavon’s Last.fm page!