Thoughts about loss!

I remember very distinctly the first morning after my Mother passed away. I woke up and my first thought was that it was the first day of my life without my Momma. I was so emotionally conflicted I could hardly move through the day. I have come to know that there is someone always in the "state of loss"; I realize that I have walked through life without an awareness in this particular area. In the last six years our family has faced much loss and looking back the most prominent thought this Nona has is that God is always there, HE does not leave us or forsake us. It is my hope that in the process of time we have learned to trust HIM more and to depend upon HIS grace more. The best news for me is that death can only separate us for a little while if we know the ONE who gives eternal life. My Momma knew that ONE and is rejoicing with HIM as she awaits my arrival in heaven when my numbered days are up. Many have gone on before us and what a glorious day it will be when we join the throng of heaven proclaiming worthy is the King! Thank you, Jesus, for paying the ultimate sacrifice to redeem my life from sin and death.