My mom went home today to eternity. It is exactly one month from her 56th birthday. She is in Heaven with her Maker, her Father, her Comforter, her Rescuer, her Savior.
I cannot imagine what that is like.
There are countless numbers of songs, especially Christian songs, that try to capture what that moment is like, and of course none of them can.
But the thought nearly takes my breath away, and I am so grateful that my mom is there. I can’t wait to meet her again.
My greatest blessing is that she was completely at peace in her final days and asking God to bring her home. When I saw my mom last weekend she said to me, “I just don’t understand God’s ways. I just don’t know why he won’t take me home now.” This is where I want to be. The thought of knowing that each second is possibly your last on earth, and not being sure of what will happen next, is absolutely horrifying to me.
It is also so comforting to know that when God calls His children home we know that their purpose here on earth has been fulfilled. My mom’s job is complete. He was ready for her to be with Him.
I miss my mom so much. She was my advocate, my cheerleader, and she was so proud of me. But I know that she is not mine. She is God’s.
I eagerly await eternity. All of my pain will be gone. I will get to spend every day in perfect peace with Jesus. And I will see my mom again – forever. What more can I ever ask for? What more could I ever receive? I have eternal life which makes good-byes only for a minute – only until my purpose here on earth is complete and God is ready to bring me home.
I love you, Mom, and I will see you soon.
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