My Mom's in heaven
Posted on January 5, 2012 by Pastor Tom
Hi all: Thanks for the many thoughts of prayer, support and encouragement over the past few hours. We really appreciate it. I also appreciate how many of you connected with my Mom when she came to visit. She really loved SVBC and was thankful God called us here. Thanks again for the many who shared with us on this journey over the past 5 years. It has been difficult but we praise God for the many good times He gave us amidst the valleys. We are truly thankful that Mom’s suffering is done. I’m still trying to imagine what it’s like for her today – such joy and freedom! I received a book at Christmas from Lori called “We shall see God – Charles Spurgeon’s classic devotional thoughts on Heaven.” The first reading is “Dying is but going home.”
He writes “Love surrounds all and conquers grief. Hold your friends lovingly but be ready to yield them to Jesus. Don’t hold them back from the One to whom they belong. When they are sick, fast and pray. But when they are departed, do much as David did, who washed his face and ate and drank. You will go to them; they cannot return to you. Comfort yourselves with the double thought of their joy in Christ and Christ’s joy in them. Add the triple thought of the Father’s joy in Christ and in them.”
To that end we rejoice in Christ’s joy in Mom’s arrival. The last thing Courtney said to her grandma before we left on Sunday was “You’ve run the good race grandma.” Indeed!
Thanks again to you all and I hope to see you next Sunday if not earlier.
Some comments...
January 05, 2012
I think it is very comforting to know that your mom is in Heaven with your dad and Jesus. It always gives me peace to know people are no longer in pain. I always thought your Mom was a lady with dignity and grace. My thought do go out to you and your family today and I hope as you greive you remember the strength that your Mom had and lots of wonderful memories.
January 07, 2012
She walks with God in perfect wholeness. I’m thinking of you and your family. God’s blessings to you.
January 08, 2012
I have been blessed by the gracefulness with which you have handled your mom’s illness and the other many pastoral challenges this past year. Thank you for providing me with an example worthy of following.
January 17, 2012
What a wonderful testimoney to leave behind – when your Granddaughter can say ‘you’ve run the good race’.
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