Two years ago today, around 5am, mom died. She’s now in heaven with her Beloved, and her earthly lover. No more dementia, no more living in a mental fog, no more wearing Depends, no more wheel-chair boundaries, no more suffering or pain. She’s young and restored to her youthful beauty. Thank you Jesus! I know she is in a better place.

But I miss her more than my heart can bear!

PS — Yes, my parents died six days apart. Six months apart in age, nearly 61 years of marriage, over 65 years of knowing each other… God knew what He was doing when He brought them home together. Dad first, because a gentleman always goes a little before the lady and prepares the way, opening doors and clearing the path for her. It was the best for both of them.

But those of us left behind still struggle with the gaping holes the loss of these two wonderful saints of God left in our lives.

Oh, my baby, when you’re cryin’
Never hide your face from me
I’ve conquered hell and driven out the demons
I have come with a life to set you free

Oh, my baby, when you’re dying
Believe the healing of His hand
Here in Heaven we will wait for your arrival
Here in Heaven you will finally understand
Here in Heaven we will wait for your arrival
Here in Heaven you will finally understand

Worry not my daughters,
Worry not my sons
Child, when life don’t seem worth livin’
Come to Jesus and let Him hold you in His arms

"Come To Jesus" – by Mindy Smith