This morning as I was getting ready to go to work, Max's phone rang. It was his older sister. His mother died in the night. While we are really thankful that the period of waiting is over and that her life has finally ended here while beginning in heaven, I know that he is mourning.
Max placed the end of Rose's life into God's hands last week as he and his sister, Kendra laid hands on her and prayed for her. It was simply a matter of time until her body gave up the fight to be on this earth and released her. And now that has happened.
He'll be going back to Ohio for the funeral. We're not sure what day this is going to happen yet, the day will bring more answers.
In all things, God reigns as Lord. There is no time in our lives when this is more obvious than in death. The final victory, the final acquiescence to His Lordship.
Max will miss his mother, but he isn't sad at her passing. This is the hardest thing for me to explain! How something so sad and dreadful for so many people is such a joyous experience for us. She has left behind a body that was in constant trauma and a life that was a struggle. The throneroom of our Creator is her next stop. Now, really ... could it get any better than that?
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Prayers for comfort and safe travel for Max and his family. Your words were very beautiful, Diane. Hugs, Jacque
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