Dear Daniel and Sanne. It is with deep emotions, that we send our condolences from Herrnhut; thinking of you all as you might be remembering your Dad tonight.
The last days I have been personally very moved as I thought of the times I met and heard Jan Sjoerd's teachings. He made such an impression on me, and even though I only saw a tiny bit of his life and wisdom, it impacted me forever. I will never forget a time he shared about refugees (way before the refugee crisis) and the difference between tolerance and love. He spoke with such compassion and at the same time with strong conviction that God was a jealous and holy God. On another occasion he spoke in the School of Worship on leadership. I felt the anointing of a father and leader, a follower of Jesus, so tangibly. I remember being in tears as he shared of his experiences in PNG and adventures with the Holy Spirit. What an amazing man he was! I can't imagine how much you miss him. Our heart goes out to you, your mom, your children and family. I am thankful we got the privilege to meet such a man of faith, whom I am convinced touched and marked many lives all around the world. Would you please send our love to your mother? Personally, I am deeply moved by her love and trust in the Lord. She has a heart full of beauty and carries the life of Jesus with inspiring confidence. Thank you for openly sharing life and Jesus with the world.
With deep love, fam. Suarez de Carvalho
