OK. I know this is really quick - since I already posted this morning. But I just had an "urgent" email from my friend Joy. Her mom is elderly, and has been physically deterioratng and is on that road to Heaven, and Joy is getting on a plane to go be with her.
It isn't easy to see your mom leave this world, even though you know she will walk those streets of gold in Heaven. And if you are born again, you'll walk those streets too someday. But the initial shock of being without your mom on this earth is difficult.
It's been 2 years now since my mom went home to be with Jesus. And almost 4 years since daddy went home. At times, I still feel like an orphan - regardless of my age. Praise God I do have the assurance of eternal life with HIM - and I'll see mom and dad again. But because I have already walked this road, my heart goes out to my friend. I pray she is comforted by God's grace and love. I pray for her safety as she travels, and for strength in the days to come. I wish I could sit next to her on the plane and hold her hand...I know her mind will be racing over the next few hours...hoping she makes it there in time.