She was born in the late 1930’s. A time when America was in the worst depression it had ever seen (at least up to that point). And she witnessed a lot of changes in the American life during her lifetime. Not to mention all the technology…which she DID mention fairly often. She told me she didn’t necessarily like where the changes seemed to be leading this country. And the reason I’m thinkin’ about that right now is because she died one year ago today.
It sounds uncanny to even say “one year ago today.”
My brother and I discussed it last night. How we both used to wonder (when we were still young and naive) why “old people” always talked about how time flies. But now we actually SEE it with our own eyes. And it’s a blur.
And it appeared that Mom was fortunate enough to die in her sleep. I think if you ask a thousand people how they’d prefer to die, it would be close to a thousand who’d say “die in my sleep.”
But here’s a harsh fact. Most people, who peacefully die in their sleep, discover it was the final peaceful experience they’ll ever have. Because when that last breath left their body, they ran out of time. For the most important decision any person on Earth could ever make. Life. Or death.
And there’s no doubt about it, despite what a Calvinist might tell you, the decision is yours.
And that decision is: Where do you want to spend eternity?
The choice IS yours. And there are only two options. Live forever, with God, in paradise forever. Or die forever, on your own, separated from God, the source of life.
Fortunately, Mom chose wisely.
Long before her final night in bed here on Earth she decided to accept the gift of Grace freely handed to her by Jesus. And I feel sorry for other people and the lack of peace they must feel not knowing where loved ones go when they die. There’s a verse from an old Christian hymn that says,
Perfect submission, all is at rest.
I, in my Savior, am happy and blessed.
I’m watching and waiting, I’m looking above,
Filled with His goodness and lost in his love.
I hope that Blessed Assurance is yours. If not, don’t wait till it’s too late.
(And Happy First Anniversary in Heaven, Mom!)
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