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Christmas In Heaven

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Well Christmas is upon us once again. This whole last year has been a struggle to say the least… Trying to cope without the love of my life, trying to take care of the estate, then my Dad went on to be with the Lord, and last week the dog we had for 15 years had to be put down.  It’s sad and quiet without my dog. I still love the love of my life and miss him so much. Last Christmas my Chester had just barely moved on to heaven and I’ve had whole year to grasp and to try to understand it all.  I think I’m starting to understand but not much yet. It still hurts, especially this time of the year. We had a great time together no matter if it was shopping and getting ready for Christmas or just watching the kids and grand kids open their gifts – and of course enjoying the big feast every year.  I know however that he is having a wonderful time, especially now that my Dad I miss dearly as well, and who my Chester became very close to, has joined him in heaven to be with our Lord and Savior.

Christmas is just not the same without the two men in my life who kept me on the straight and narrow every time I would stray a little sideways. Both of them would steer me back to the centre. They have left a big gap in my life. I can only imagine how they have reunited and are spending this Christmas together.  In heaven with the one who we celebrate this time of the year, the one who descended from His throne in glory to come to this earth as a baby to sacrifice himself. The one who came to save us from our sins and the eventual judgment of hell.  What a wonderful time my love and my Dad must be having. It has to be the best Christmas ever for the both of them. I think of the angels singing praises to the Lord. It must be the most beautiful sound they have ever heard.  Looking face to face into the Son and wishing Him Happy Birthday in person has to be the most awesome experience .Also to be reunited with other loved ones who have gone home before.  It almost makes me feel envious. That’s what the birth of Jesus is all about, eventually getting to live with Him forever in heaven.

Without that glorious birth 2,000 years ago we would all be doomed. Man had fallen and the world became corrupted with sin and death but God had a plan to reconcile us back to Him. That’s why Jesus came to this earth. To give us hope.  He came so that we may live.

John 3:16 King James Version (KJV)

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

With all the gifts at Christmas, the best gift of all was when God the Father sent His Son for us. It’s a free gift. All we have to do is receive that gift, the gift of eternal life for all who believe. My husband and my Dad received that free gift that was offered to them and now both of them are able to wish Jesus Happy Birthday every Christmas, in person, forever.  Yes, I miss spending Christmas with my loved ones, but one day I also will be able to give Jesus birthday wishes along side the love of my life, and my Dad too.

Until then, Merry Christmas my love! Merry Christmas, Daddy!  I love you both!  Happy Birthday Jesus!

O Come Let Us Adore Him!

 

 

 

 

Something Happened to Me Last Night

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In my sometimes unbearable pain, I’ve been crying out to God to help me, to relieve my pain even just a little bit. I think He did last night for a while.

My mind has been on heaven the last few weeks since Chester went to be with the Lord. So especially at night when I’m trying to go to sleep. Nights are always the worst for me.  I’ve been watching all kinds of videos on You Tube about heaven. Last night I stumbled upon a video that was somewhat of a comfort. It touched not only on heaven but also the new earth that God is going to set up His kingdom on and that’s there we get to live with Him for eternity. Heaven is only a layover.

I get very little sleep these days but I did fall asleep for a little while and when I was sleeping I a had dream about the new earth. My entire family was getting together to have a picnic in this beautiful park. Everything was perfect. The trees, the grass, countless different types of beautiful flowers. You could hear the birds singing. You could hear the water flowing down the stream nearby and it was crystal clear.

All my family was there. My grandparents who had gone to be with the Lord many years ago. My mother who had also been with Jesus in heaven and my Dad.  My brothers Philip and Norman and everyone in their families were there. My 3 kids Dean, Tiffany and Justin  and my grand kids. Even my son Josh who had passed away when he was just 7 years old and my second daughter who had been stillborn. They were there. Both of them were fully grown. And of course my wonderful husband Chester who I love so dearly.  He appeared exactly the way he was when I met him but only better.

There was no one missing. Everyone was there. No one was in a wheelchair. No one was wearing glasses, no one was sick. No one was old and wrinkled and achy.  Everyone was perfect. My oldest brother Ken and his wife, Virginia, who passed away a couple years ago was there. She was perfect, no longer sick.  Their son, my nephew Karry who had been handicapped all his life was perfect. It was so wonderful. We were all full of joy and laughter hugging and greeting one another. I went up to Karry and hugged him for the longest time. There was nothing missing, nothing broken.  Then out of the blue there appeared a figure that was  full of light and pure love. He was full of the Glory. Then there was a sudden silence. Everyone stopped, turned their heads and was in awe. It was Jesus. He had showed up to join us on our picnic. To think Jesus showing up like that to hang out with us. How cool is that!

I don’t know what this all means but it was  somehow comforting and reassuring.The dream didn’t last very long.  It left me with some hope and took away a bit of the pain for a little while.  I think what occurred last night was all God. I can’t say for sure but I think it was His way of letting me know that He’s still  there when I call out to him.