My mother is crossing the threshold from this life to the next. She is leaving behind life in the shadowlands for the real thing, and while I am sad for me, I am happy for her. I am happy for her. I envy her, and I wish I was going too. She is entering her destiny, and the destiny of all who belong to Christ.
She
isn’t dying, the only part of her that’s dying is the shell that
temporarily, and often imperfectly, housed the real person. The shell
that is tied to this fallen world. She is taking off the corruptible and putting on the incorruptible. The next time I see her — her, not her shell — she will be radiant with everlasting life! As will I!
For
this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body
must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable,
and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying
that is written:
“Death is swallowed up in victory.”
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
The
sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be
to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:53-57
Praise God we have a greater, eternal life after this one!
Praying your perspective will remain focused on the eternal.
Praying for the sadden hearts and for your family.
~ Christina
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/hskubes
I appreciate your sharing at this time. My precious Mother passed away last month, and I echo your joy at her taking off the corruptible and putting on incorruptible. It seems that with every loss in my life, I find a stronger longing for it to be “my turn.”
What joy will be ours when we are again reunited.
Praying for you and your family,
Barbara
{{Christine}} I’ve been praying…I am glad that the good Lord, in his mercy, has allowed you some peace. God is so good! I’ll continue praying for your mother, and for you.
Dear Christine,
Thank you for sharing this. It is really beautiful and meaningful to me. I lost my father on March 4th, so I know exactly how you are feeling. Even in the midst of joy for what those who leave us are going to, I find myself in deep mourning, not simply for the loss of someone we love, but also for the longing to be there too.
May God comfort you and yours,
Cheri Pecaock
Praying for strength as you walk through this time. Your thoughts are inspiring. I am very close to my mom and dad. Though I dread the time they must leave this earth, I understand and embrace the hope to come. I will see them again.
It is our destiny. And every day is one day closer….
Do we not anticipate the glorious day?
Been thinking on these things too, Christine….and been very comforted.
http://holyexperience.blogspot.com/2005/06/each-day-is-one-day-closer.html
May the hope of Him and His grand work in this universe continue to comfort you.
((Christine))
Warmly,
Ann V.