My mother in law died today at 1:05 pm. It was the first person I have ever actually seen die. She was surrounded by family and friends–Death itself is an amazing process. The thing I noticed most or will remember about this experience –My wife’s comment– Did you noticed the room change. With her last breath it was as if a vacuum had removed something from the room. This was a saved women who loved the lord very much.
God declares that “all souls are Mine.” “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you”. For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. God says, All souls are Mine and I am able to make them stand. God looks at death entirely differently than we do. We look at death as the absence of brain waves or heartbeat, separation of soul and body. God sees death only as the separation of a soul from Him (i.e when that soul has rejected him.) To the believer there will never be the separation of a soul from God. In other words, people can live their lives as dead people. God has no pleasure in death. That is why He sent His son to give us the gift of eternal life.
God bless you Bonnie and happy death day. Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise, He will wipe every tear from your eyes, and death will be no more, neither shall there be mourning, crying, or pain.
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AJs_Dad // May 12, 2009 at 12:47 pm |
My condolences to you and your family. I grief with you over your loss and rejoice with you over your loved one’s victory.
aslansmane // May 13, 2009 at 3:11 am |
James – thank you for your condolences. Bonnie fought a battle with ovarian cancer-there is relief in knowing she is with the Lord:) Take care
onemom // June 13, 2009 at 3:42 pm |
Sorry for getting here so late.
I rejoice with your family that Bonnie is now in the presence of Jesus. I also share with you the earthly loss you feel. It has been almost 6 years since my mom left us and we still miss her.
aslansmane // June 14, 2009 at 3:37 am |
Kerry –Thank you – We will pray for your husband and hope the kidney stone passes quickly. Take Care