One Year Ago

One year ago today my dear mother suddenly and unexpectedly died in her home.  She was 86.  We think she died instantly without pain.  (The coroner believes it was a brain aneurysm)  We think it was Saturday morning because she was in her nightgown, but no lights were on.  (No one found her until Sunday)  We think she was ready to say her prayers, or had just finished. (Her bed pillow was on the floor by her bed, and she always used it to kneel on)  These are the things that we think.  

Here is what i know.  

I know that she did not die alone.  In Hebrews 13:5  the Lord promises that He will never leave us or forsake us and because God is faithful, I can always trust him to keep his promises.

I know that she is in heaven with the Lord, where she is singing (loudly) laughing (fully) and praising (continually).   In Psalms 16:11 it says that in the Lord's presence is fullness of joy. In His right hand are pleasures forever. 

I know that she can see clearly now...that her eyesight is beyond perfect.  (What a glorious thing to be able to see Jesus face to face!)

I know that I miss her.  

Most of all, I know that I will see her again one day.  

For I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I've committed unto him against that day.  (2 Timothy 1:12)

Mom (in the center) with her sisters on her 85th birthday.