My name is Andrew Jefferson. I lost my Dad July 4, 2008 from a heart attack. I had just gotton up and come down the stairs to find him Jerry Jefferson, my Mom, Brother, and Jeremy Dunn at the kitchen table with all kinds of food my dad had grilled for us. I sat down and we said the blessing and started eating. I remember saying," Dad you picked the food out this time didn't you?" It was the best when he went grocery shopping. He would always buy oreos and milk, and lots of good food like steaks and stuff. I got up to get some sweet tea and heard my Dad say," My food isn't going down." He got up and sat down on the love seat in the living room. I was still getting some tea thinking to myself" He's ok, he just got some food stuck." Then he said," It's not that" I got pressure on my chest." My brother Jon ran to get some asprin. Dad took it. My mom said," Call 911." He said" no.. I'm ok." But she did anyway. My brother called them and when he hung up the phone we looked at my Dad. He had sweat running down his face and we watched his eyes roll back.. and then it hit me," This is it." My mom and brother went into action doing chest compressions. All I could do was watch in shock. Mom said,"Pray" and boy we did. My dad started breathing and propped his head up with his elbow.He opened his bloodshot eyes looked at me and said" I'm ok in a calm voice." Mom was kissing his face I jumped down in the floor and wrapped my arms around him. The ambulance was at the front door. They came in and started talking to Dad and did what they are trained to do. At that point, we had hope. My brother, Jon pulled Mom out the door as she was fighting to stay with him and then we saw it happen again, a second heart attack. We just knew that was it. They took him out on a stretcher. We saw him lifeless not breathing. The guy next door took us to the hospital.In a minute all of us were in the waiting room crying and praying. About 40 min later the Dr walked in the room with tears in his eyes saying "I'm sorry I'm sorry...." All I could think about was God, and how fast life is. We dont see the big picture as we are caught up in this world. God is real! God didn't design us to die. Death is the wages of sin. We have free will and chose to sin. But Jesus Christ made a way around death. He sent his only Son who was perfect! He died on the cross for us. They say losing a child is the most pain you can feel. I can't imagine more pain than losing my Dad. John 3:16 says" but For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." What an awesome loving God we have. My mom told me Dad called her from work two days before it happend and said," Julie I've been listning to this guy talk about the Lord on the radio, and I believe he may be coming back soon. I just hope Im ready to meet him." My dad gave his life to Jesus when he was 22 years old, So I know that I'm going to be with him in heaven for eternity.There are people that aren't saved and thats my reason for living. Now I dont get caught up in this world.I try and look at the big picture God is real. People are dying .You're going to die. ARE YOU SAVED? HAVE YOU ASKED JESUS CHRIST INTO YOUR HEART ? IF NOT HERE'S HOW "The Sinners Prayer".......................... Heavenly Father:.......................................................................... I come to you in prayer asking for the forgiveness of my Sins. I confess with my mouth and believe with my heart that Jesus is your Son, And that he died on the Cross at Calvary that I might be forgiven and have Eternal Life in the Kingdom of Heaven. Father, I believe that Jesus rose from the dead and I ask you right now to come in to my life and be my personal Lord and Savior. I repent of my Sins and will Worship you all the day's of my Life!. Because your word is truth, I confess with my mouth that I am Born Again and Cleansed by the Blood of Jesus! In Jesus Name, Amen. Thank you for reading this I hope and pray it has done something for you please msg me and let me know. Andrew

The song "Afterglow" was written by Jeremy Dunn the night our father died

The Song "Afterglow " is dedicated to the memory of ou loving Father Jerry Jefferson