Something On My Mind

If I can say so myself, this year's Resurrection Sunday took on a very personal twist.

A cousin of mine lost her best friend last Thursday in a very tragic accident. This may be considered controversial by some, but I have often realised after the death of a loved one that there were certain things they did or said that oddly made sense after they had passed away.

Take this girl for instance, she held what we have now termed her last supper with 16 friends in February of this year. It was a surprise supper she arranged in order to thank each and everyone of them for the amazing roles they had played in her life. She even went so far as to say that she intended to make the supper an annual event.

Now is that eerie or what?

I know that most people dread the topic of death, but it is inevitable for each and everyone of us. The great part about death for a believer in Christ is the realisation that it is not in and of itself the end, but rather the final awakening to eternity with God. This girl was a strong believer in Christ. Her final words were Jesus Jesus Jesus. With that, a remarkable wife and mother made her last journey to be with her Saviour in eternity. Those were very comforting words indeed for any of us who knew her.

I can say this for a fact, this time around, the resurrection of Christ definitely took on a very personal and powerful meaning to me. It is comforting to think that she is not lingering somewhere in limbo, but that one day she will be reunited with her children and all of her saved loved ones.

What does death signify to you? Are you afraid of death and if so what would alter your perception of death?


Rest in Peace Florence,


Jacqueline


P.S. In my book, I Beg To Differ, I delve a little more into my thoughts on death.