2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL MAY 31, 2017
Because I was sexually abused by my father throughout my
childhood, I believed I was damaged goods and could only have a
second-class life. I was so insecure and thought no one could really
love me or accept me. I believed my worth was based on what I did;
the only time I felt good about myself was when I worked hard and
was productive.
But as I became serious about my relationship with God and
began to seek a closer walk with Him, I discovered that my past
didn’t have to determine who I am or what my future would be like.
Learning about God’s love for me and who I am in Christ changed
everything!
Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP) says, “’For I know the plans and thoughts
that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being
and not for disaster to give you a future and a hope.’” And John
10:10 (AMP) says Jesus came that we “may have and enjoy life,
and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overfl ows].”
If you have a poor self-image, you won’t be able to fulfi ll God’s
plans or enjoy your life. Because we can’t live with His peace and
know our true value to Him if we are insecure and have a low opin-
ion of ourselves.
Tammy Rae Hadley 1968-2017
Tami Rae
Hadley, 48, of
Cottage Grove
passed away
May 19, 2017.
She
was
born Sept. 18, 1968 in Castro
Valley, California to Thomas
and Cherri (Vigliotti) Hadley.
Tami graduated high school
in Union City, California.
She worked as a waitress.
Tami enjoyed trips to the
coast and collecting wolf mem-
orabilia. She loved animals and
spending time with her family
and granddaughter.
Tami is survived by her par-
ents, Cherri and Ron Chapman
of Cottage Grove, brother, Paul
Artaxet of Pendleton, Ore.,
grandfather, Paul Vigliotti of
Castro Valley, Calif., and three
daughters, Cheyenne McLean,
Dominique McLean, and An-
geline Larsen, all of Cottage
Grove.
She was preceded in death by
her son, Connor Fitch.
A Celebration of Life will be
held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June
3, 2017 at the Cottage Grove
Elks Lodge. Arrangements in
the care of Smith-Lund-Mills
Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove.
Betty Jo Crumb 1923-2017
Betty Jo Crum, 94, of Cottage
Grove, formerly of Forsyth,
Mo., passed away on May 21,
2017.
She was born in Forsyth, Mo.
on March 24, 1923 to Andy and
Gussie Ragsdale (Perrill).
On June 29, 1942 she mar-
ried Loyd Lee Crum. They were
married for 57 years. He preced-
ed her in death.
Betty was a homemaker, lov-
ing mother, and grandmother.
She enjoyed crocheting and
writing poetry, and attending
the Good Samaritan Church in
Cottage Grove.
She is survived by her four
sons, Ricky Crum of Forsyth,
Mo, Rodger Crum, Ken Crum,
and Keith Crum, all of Cottage
Grove, nine grandchildren, and
19 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of fl owers, the family
asks that you make a donation to
the Good Samaritan Church in
Cottage Grove. Arrangements
are in the care of Smith-Lund-
Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage
Grove.
But as we discover who we are in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), we
gain the confi dence we need to become what God created us to be
and to make a difference in this world. And we realize that the less
we think about ourselves, the happier we will be.
Die to Self and Find a Life Worth Living
I remember when God dealt with me about my selfi sh, self-cen-
tered, “What about me?!” attitude. He spoke to my heart one day
and said, “You’re selfi sh. You’ve studied My Word about spiritual
warfare, prosperity, healing, having power and authority as a be-
liever in Christ…but how much time have you studied about My
love?”
It made me realize I would never be happy and have peace until I
learned to love like Jesus loves.
When we know and experience God’s love, we can share it with
others. Imagine what the world would be like if everyone who calls
themselves a Christian would really love each other with His love.
Think about it: There would be no gossip, no judgment or criticism,
no exclusive attitudes that make others feel rejected, and people’s
needs would be met much more than they are.
John 13:1 says Jesus “loved them to the last and to the highest
degree” (AMPC). In the following verses, He demonstrates what it
means to love others like this.
In those days, there were servants who washed people’s feet
when they came to visit. It’s likely they were considered the lowli-
est servants in the household. Now Jesus, the Son of God Himself,
got up from supper, took the servant’s towel, and proceeded to wash
the disciples’ feet. His message to them was to love one another by
being a servant. Because God wants His love to fl ow through us and
touch other people’s lives.
Love is not just a feeling or a theory; it’s a decision we make and
an action we take. It’s so important for us to study what the Bible
teaches about God’s love so we can learn to love like Jesus—to be
a servant who “washes feet” by helping others.
It’s easy to want to help people you like or those you want to
impress, but when it comes to doing something for someone you
don’t know or even your family, it can be a different story. We have
to realize we’re naturally selfi sh, and we must make a conscious
decision to think of others on purpose or we’ll miss many opportu-
nities to serve them.
I want to encourage you to read John 13 and pay close attention to
what Jesus did and what He said. Spend some time studying scrip-
tures about God’s love and pray for Him to show you ways you can
serve the people in your life. You’ll probably fi nd it’s easier and
more simple than you thought it would be to help make someone’s
life better.
God wants us to have success and enjoy our lives, but He wants
us to die to self, get over being the center of our world, and begin to
focus on looking for someone who needs our help every day. When
you do this, you’ll discover you’re actually more secure, content,
peaceful and happy than you’ve ever been in your life!
David James Parker 1963-2017
Dave was
born on April
10, 1963 to
Harbison and
Helen (Rich)
Parker
in
Newport Beach, California and
took his last breath at age 54 in
Helena, Montana surrounded by
family on May 6, 2017.
Dave graduated from Cottage
Grove High School in 1981,
where he played football and
baseball. He earned an Associ-
ate Degree in Youth Ministries
from Central Christian College
of Kansas in 1983.
He married Alice Straub in
1991 in a beautiful vineyard in
Loraine, Oregon. They later di-
vorced.
While studying at the Univer-
sity of Montana, Dave was bit
by the political bug. He switched
his major from Wildlife Biology
and graduated in 2005 with a
Bachelor’s Degree in Political
Science. Dave embraced cam-
paigning and traveled the U.S.
running and advising progres-
sive democratic campaigns. His
most recent appointment was as
Director of Communications for
Montana Governor Steve Bull-
ock.
Dave enjoyed outdoor sports
and travel. He traveled to more
than 30 countries, where he im-
mersed himself in local cultures,
making many friends along the
way.
Dave is survived by his par-
ents; Harbison & Gene Parker
(Seattle) and Helen & Ernest
Virgil (Cottage Grove), sisters;
Ann Burke, Dawn Dodd, An-
gela Parker, Vivan Marsh and
Stephanie Mobley, brothers;
Mike Parker, Jesse Parker and
Christian Parker, his best friend
Alice Parker and his faithful
Labrador, Magellan.
A memorial celebration will
be held on June 24th on the
lawn of the Helena, Montana
capitol building. In lieu of fl ow-
ers memorial contributions to
Big Brother Big Sister (bbb.org)
or the animal shelter of your
choice are appreciated.
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