Everyone has gone through times of sadness. There are periods where there are situations with family and friends, work isn't going well, some challenging times at home, the break-up of a relationship or the death of a family member or friend.
Right now, I am experiencing sadness due to the death of my sister-in-law, Adele. Yesterday, my husband's brother, George, called to let us know that she went home to be with Jesus. Adele had been in the hospital for almost a month with pneumonia.
Adele was a God-fearing woman and loved and shared Jesus with everyone she knew. Family and friends were praying for her divine healing to come home to her home that she had lived in for almost fifty years. God had other plans. Praise God! She is healed. She just will not be with us, but she is rejoicing with other family members and friends and Jesus.
We are not alone.
Isaiah 43:2 says "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. And through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fires, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." The Lord will hold our hand and walk through these sad and dark times with us.
What now? We will treasure the sweet memories of Adele and all that she has done for others. Life is short and that is why you enjoy your time with family and friends. I will treasure the thirty-six years that I had with Adele. Some fond memories are when she made the flowers for Kenny and mine's wedding. We spent a day picking out flowers and deciding on the designs for my bridal bouquet, as well as the bridesmaid's bouquets and the table arrangements. She was never selfish of her time. She was always willing to assist others. Our time with family(dinners, holidays, reunions, working puzzles and so much more). But what I will miss the most is just having a conversation of certain matters going on in my life, talking about family and friends and sharing our faith.
We will now rise up and carry the torch. What would Adele want us to do? She would want us to go forth and continue to share the gospel that Jesus lives.
It is hard to see the blessings, but I know they are there. God promises me that. Matthew 5:4 says "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Blessings are more than happiness. It is about finding hope and joy and to follow Jesus no matter what.
Adele has faced a physical death, but she lives and will always live in our hearts.
John 5:24 - "Jesus said that Adele heard His word and believed in Him who had promised her everlasting life. Adele will not come into judgment, but she will pass from death into life."
You will be missed! Until we see each other again!
2 comments:
Sadness comes and goes for all of us.............
Well said sister! Praying for you and Ken and the family constantly.
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