Sadness for a Time - a Very Short Time

At this moment, my heart feels broken. Nearly every day for the last 10 years I have called my mom on the phone and talked to her. Our conversations lasted about 30 minutes. Most of the time we had nothing new to discuss so we just visited and enjoyed eachother's company. I have had the pleasure to have Mom living with me for the last 6 months. She has always wanted to spend time with her children and grandchildren and it seemed like the perfect chance to do so this year.

Surrounded by family, my mom has passed away May 12th. She had a green burial at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery in Gainesville, FL

This evening, I let myself dwell on the plans Mom had: to live with me, to babysit for Katie, to take Christina and Wyatt to the beach and to the playground, to sit face to face with her kids and grandkids every day, to simply enjoy being close and in our lives.

I rarely think about these plans though. I only did it now because I wished to tell the saddness of my heart when I look at Mom's earthly losses. But, Mom had no doubts about her saviour Jesus Christ and she had her eyes focused on God.  I also know, without a doubt, that she is in heaven with God and I cannot work myself into feeling a great sense of loss when I know how happy she is. My hope in God is true and I have peace and satisfaction about where my mom is right now.

By the grace of God, the Lord has opened the eyes of my heart when I think about Mom's new life. How can I do anything but praise when I see her shouting for joy in the temple of God. I feel nothing but thanksgiving and praise and love towards God who made all things possible through Christ. God is Good. My Hope is true.