That's When I'll Know I'm Home.
One of my favorite songs is by a group called The Kry. It's an older song -- I think 80's or early 90's. Of course to some that's not considered old, but to me it is. ;) I didn't look it up, but as I remember these are a few of the lines:
No one will ever go hungry or cold
No one will hurt or will ever grow old
No one will die and leave someone alone
That's when I'll know
I'm home forever, no pain or disease
All will be equal and all will be free
True love will come and we'll fall to our knees
That's when I'll know I'm home
A friend of mine died today. She was only a couple years older than me and she died in her sleep. A couple hours before I got the news I was doing some work on our short term bulletin board and saw several messages from her -- taking care of people and answering their questions...and I was grateful that she was so on the ball while I was a little out of the loop over here. It's just sort of stunning that she's gone.
I don't understand God's ways. At least I'm finally old enough now to understand that I never will. What I do know is that He is good. And right now I'm overwhelmed with a feeling of happiness for her. Don't get me wrong -- it's not for me. But for her what an amazing thing to fall asleep with the worries and cares of this world on her mind and wake up in heaven. To pass from death into true life. I'm sure she's dancing.
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I got quite the surprise this morning (Wednesday) in my work email. An email from Shannon with your website information. She's been telling me about you for some time now, bits and pieces about what you've been up to with the book. While it was a shock to see her name again where it shouldn't have been, I'm glad she sent me the link as her one last connection with me. *hugs*
Posted by: Shelley Kimball | April 18, 2007 08:06 AM
I'm up late again and just read your post. I quickly looked her up on the website. Oh, I'm so sad she has left us. But, yes, Jodi... great perspective.
My heart is heavy tonight with the problems of this world (was just viewing footage of the VA Tech massacre); Lord, you can come anytime!
Posted by: Rita | April 17, 2007 11:06 PM
I'm up late again and just read your post. I quickly looked her up on the website. Oh, I'm so sad she has left us. But, yes, Jodi... great perspective.
My heart is heavy tonight with the problems of this world (was just viewing footage of the VA Tech massacre); Lord, you can come anytime!
Posted by: Rita | April 17, 2007 11:05 PM
What a lovely song! I don't think I have ever heard it. We missed you tonight. Twelve of us friends gathered to reminisce, and pray, and give each other hugs. Such a shock, altho not to our dear Father. I have a big hug waiting with your name on it.
Posted by: mom | April 17, 2007 09:30 PM
Hi Jodi,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, but I understand your perspective. My friend Steve is about to die...but he's in his 70's....:(
Glad to see you back online.
Posted by: Stacy Harp | April 17, 2007 08:15 PM