Passing of a Loved One

There comes a time in all our lives when we must face death. If it be our own or that of a loved one doesn't matter. Mortality is called to our attention. There are many schools of thought on the proper way to handle the death of someone close to you. Some say you must alway be with that person in the last days of their life no matter if they are confined to a hospital all hooked up to tubes, machines, and wires or if they are in a different type of care facility or even at home. I prefer to remember people as I have known them. God has prepared a plan for our lives and when we have done all he has asked of us we are called to be with him. We pray to him to watch over us and our loved ones and we close out prayers by saying, in the name of Jesus Christ your son, your will be done. Others say, its a natural thing that is going to happen and we have no control over how or when we will leave this earth. Most of us have no clue where we will go when we leave. Others are very sure of themselves.

As for me, I know my Faith in The Master will get me through whatever task, or trial he puts before me. There is one thing for sure. He will not give me more than I can handle and if I trust and depend on him. I know its an unpopular way to think but, Gods Will Be Done. He has already provided a place for us to be with him when we passover. None of us want to loose someone close to us including me. We would like to keep them with us forever if that were possible. Or even take their place.

In that time when we are facing the passing of a loved one our true selves tend to come out. Fear and anger at those around us for not complying to each individuals way of thinking and dealing with the situation at hand in the same manner. At times these emotions, which God gave us to use as a way to deal with this loss are very often voiced rather harshly. They are directed not only at those around them but at God for taking that special someone away from us.

A couple final thoughts. Remember, we will always have the memories of this person in our hearts and it is there they will live on with us. They are now in a better place, with the ones that have gone on before them and one day we will join them.

I leave you today with this thought, "Serenity Prayer" God, grant me The Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The Courage to change the things I can, and The Wisdom to know the difference.