Her husband had a stroke years ago, was partially paralyzed, and she was the caregiver.
As time went on, she encountered different health problems and finally heart problems. She became very sick, and they called in hospice.
We went to visit her when she was on hospice. Her mind was very clear, and she said, “I am ready to go on.” Her big concern was who or how would her husband be taken care of.
She lived several more weeks before passing away. She had a smile and a look of contentment and was looking forward to passing on.
You see, she had accepted the Lord Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior years ago, ( Romans 10:13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”, John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life., John 1:12-13 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.), and it really changed her life, ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.)
Her husband was a Christian also, and they were always there in church, him in his wheelchair and her right beside him. I would always stop, talk and kid with them.
She loved music and especially Christian music. Sometimes we might briefly share what we had listened to lately. We both liked The Gaither’s but others also.
When I walk into church now, there is a vacant spot where they used to sit, and I miss them. I look forward to that day when I will be with her and many others that have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
See you in Church next Sunday.