So, when I was a teenager I always told myself that when I get older, I will understand death a little better…I am older now…it doesn’t seem any clearer today than it did then. How does one feel as you slip away? Do you feel scared? Will you see God? Will you have peace? I would think it will all be ok, but sometimes I panic and think too hard about these silly things. What will it feel like to be in heaven? I can only comprehend what my human mind can think, so I guess it makes sense that it really doesn’t make a lot of sense. We just have to have faith that it will all be ok and that God will take care of us. If I think of heaven in a more human way…I can’t wait to sit with Jesus up there. Death is scary for us humans though…the thought of loosing someone just makes my heart a little sad. I sure hope Heaven is all that I think it will be (plus more). I guess when I get to heaven, my apprehensions will be gone. I bring this up because I heard this great song on the tv today. Yes, “the Light” on Galaxie is a little mamsy pamsy (as Doug puts it), but I like it…most of the time.
Heaven Waits For Me – Jenny Simmons
My feet are deep down in the sand
The waves are pouring life into my soul
It's clear to me from where I stand
There's nothing else I want in this old world
I'm not afraid of letting go
If today's my last day, you should know
That I've loved so many people
And I've traveled this great world
Yeah I've spent time with Jesus
And I've held my little girl
I'm not holding back for next year
I'm living for today
When I take my final breath
I know I'm ready
Heaven waits for me
My husband is the strongest man
All our family and our friends make me smile
Yeah I've had my share of broken dreams
Sleepless nights and suffering
But all the while
That don't matter in the end
Maybe I'll go quietly
In my sleep with you next to me
Maybe it's a slow goodbye
Or I'm out of here in the blink of an eye
No matter how I leave this place
I know I'll see my Savior's face
With the ones I love right next to me
It's a beautiful thing,
Oh, life's a beautiful thing
Cause I've loved so many people
And I've traveled this great world
I've spent some time with Jesus
And I've held my little girl
I'm not holding back for next year
I'm living for today
When I take my final breath
I'm not leaving with regrets
I know I'm ready
Heaven waits for me
Oh yeah, Heaven waits for me
