Something tells me he took God up on that offer years ago and made it a prized possession.
For those that have followed his career and post-retirement life there would seem to be little doubt regarding his future beyond this earth. Some excerpts from an article in today’s Detroit Free Press:
“His voice was clear, his spirit strong, his words tinged with humor.
But legendary broadcaster Ernie Harwell had bracing news to deliver Thursday: He has a tumor in the area of the bile duct. It is incurable. Yet Harwell said he feels calm and prepared for what comes next.
We don’t know how long this lasts, Harwell said in a phone interview. It could be a year, it could be much less than a year, much less than a half a year. Who knows?
Whatever’s in store, I’m ready for a new adventure. That’s the way I look at it...
And also, I think that when I heard the news, that I had this cancer, that I had a feeling of security and serenity ... but I had a feeling of acceptance because of my belief in Jesus and the Lord...
Harwell said his wife, Lulu, remains strong and shares his belief in God. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary Sunday.
We walk hand in hand wherever we go, Harwell said. We still love each other. She’s the best thing that ever happened to me.
For the first time, his voice wavered, slightly.”