A Beautiful Goodbye
A beautiful Sunday... my favorite day of the week. As I've said many times, I love going to my church. Today, we had a special program, a group of singing senior citizens. I wish I could remember who they were, but for now I am blank. Curt, their director passed away yesterday, I think, which made the performance all the more meaningful.
One thought ran through my mind the whole time the group performed. I was reliving the indescribable mixture of emotions I felt as I read a letter his wife had written to tell friends of Curt's death. The letter touched me in ways I cannot define with words. I share it here because it was forwarded publicly and bears such a beautiful witness... Well, you just have to experience it for yourself:
Dear Friends and Family,
Curt went home to be with the Lord at about 12:30 AM this morning (Saturday). The Lord had allowed him to come to the point where we were praying every hour, "Why not now, Lord?" He was not in any pain, but had been in a coma for about two days.
He has donated his body to Loma Linda University Bodies for Science program. We will have a memorial service soon and I will let you know the date and time when they are determined.
You have been so faithful to stand by us with your prayer support and encouragement. We treasure each email and contact from you.
For some, this will be a repeat, but I wanted to share a precious moment we had last Sunday night. I was by his side and he asked me if he was dying. I told him yes and then we began talking about heaven and who he would see. I reminded him that he would see his dad and my mother and that the first thing she would say to him would be, "Thank you for taking such good care of my baby girl."
Then he gave me the most beautiful gift any husband could give. I asked him what would be the first thing he would say to Jesus. And he said, "Thank you for sending me the wonderful woman that you did." What a treasure for me to store in my heart for the rest of my life.
This morning I woke up with this song in my heart: "Well, it's a great morning, that first day up in heaven when you're walking down that golden avenue...." Blessed assurance!
I am entering unknown territory now, but I have an experienced Guide and He has provided many supporters for the journey. You are among them and I praise God for you.
Love,
Vi
One thought ran through my mind the whole time the group performed. I was reliving the indescribable mixture of emotions I felt as I read a letter his wife had written to tell friends of Curt's death. The letter touched me in ways I cannot define with words. I share it here because it was forwarded publicly and bears such a beautiful witness... Well, you just have to experience it for yourself:
Dear Friends and Family,
Curt went home to be with the Lord at about 12:30 AM this morning (Saturday). The Lord had allowed him to come to the point where we were praying every hour, "Why not now, Lord?" He was not in any pain, but had been in a coma for about two days.
He has donated his body to Loma Linda University Bodies for Science program. We will have a memorial service soon and I will let you know the date and time when they are determined.
You have been so faithful to stand by us with your prayer support and encouragement. We treasure each email and contact from you.
For some, this will be a repeat, but I wanted to share a precious moment we had last Sunday night. I was by his side and he asked me if he was dying. I told him yes and then we began talking about heaven and who he would see. I reminded him that he would see his dad and my mother and that the first thing she would say to him would be, "Thank you for taking such good care of my baby girl."
Then he gave me the most beautiful gift any husband could give. I asked him what would be the first thing he would say to Jesus. And he said, "Thank you for sending me the wonderful woman that you did." What a treasure for me to store in my heart for the rest of my life.
This morning I woke up with this song in my heart: "Well, it's a great morning, that first day up in heaven when you're walking down that golden avenue...." Blessed assurance!
I am entering unknown territory now, but I have an experienced Guide and He has provided many supporters for the journey. You are among them and I praise God for you.
Love,
Vi
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