Leah Bowers In Heaven
Posted by Jeff on November 13, 2009
It is never easy saying good-bye to someone that you have served with for almost 20 years. I learned a lot from Leah on how to graciously serve. I was first amazed by her talent at the piano. She was always better than what she ever would portray. She was so knowledgeable about music but never used big technical words. She’d just listen for whatever key the singer was singing and within a few seconds be playing right along. I’m going to miss that.
Mrs. Bowers meant so much to me, as do all of the missionaries at Camp. But, Mrs. Bowers held a special place in my heart. She was the first person who ever told me is was okay to go ahead and sing whether I was on key or not, that God would be glad to hear. Over my years at camp she was always welcoming with a smile and was truly interested in how things were going for me. She always would listen and take time to offer advice or just listen. Mrs. Bowers was a dear, sweet lady whose presence will be missed.
I will miss Mrs. Bowers. She was a wonderful woman of God. I cannot wait to see her in Heaven–can’t you?
I just happened to google camp nathaneal because it means so much to me. The first thing I saw was Jeffs blog! After looking further I found out about Leah Bowers. I loved her so much. I went to camp every summer while growing up. Beth Bowers was also my good close friend. Such a wonderful family. I love these people and all of the people who serve and give to the camp. It is a blessed place, full of blessed people. The greatest lessons I’ve ever learned have come from within the gates of Camp Nathaneal. My husband and I went to Little
Carr Bible Church and I was so happy to see Leah and Dick. I will miss you Mrs. Leah … I love you.
Mrs. Bowers was such an inspiration. With her gentle spirit she was a shining example to all of us. She taught me so much about music, she went above and beyond to make all of our music hours special. She had the patience of a saint (especially with those of us who had no idea what a alto was). I will always remember her fondly. My prayers go out for the family. May God grace them with His Spirit til that beautiful reunion.
I’ll miss Mrs.Bowers.Without her music hour wouldn’t have been as much fun.