With a tinge of sadness, but a heart filled with joy!

It is, obviously, sad and difficult to lose a loved one. People we love leave us behind and we don't have them here to love or to love us any longer. A part of us says, "We will never see them again." Of course, this is not the case for the Believer in Christ. Even with the profound sadness, there is overwhelming joy and comfort in knowing that a loved one in Christ is in Heaven worshiping and praising God! I include the following from my Mother-in-Law.....enjoy I wanted to let you know that my Dad is no longer confused as to what time of day it is, how old he is, whether he is selling real estate or managing a country club, or whether his daughters are his daughters or maybe his wife. He is no longer experiencing the painfulness of old age and the frustration of his inability to take care of his own needs. He is at peace finally, and I believe he is with the Lord. I was with him when he drew his last breath just as he was there when I drew my first. I loved him so much and will miss him as I have already been missing him. Bro. Richard has graciously agreed to facilitate our celebration of his life and comfort my family. Pray for them. Many of them do not know the Lord. The service will be at Glendale this Thursday at 11:00. Thank you for being such a network of friends and people of prayer. I love and cherish each of you.