This means the world to me. When I was caregiving me father at home, in 84, no hope recovery with pancreatic cancer, I was the Prodigal Son and returned to the Lord so me father would live. The Catholic Church sent a man to pray whom thereafter trained me to pray for five years. And me father and I would say a prayer that the mother of Jesus, Mary, would escort him to Jesus.
It did not happen that way. I am not posting exactly how i knew or what i saw or heard. But I knew Jesus was there. Me father had 3 hours. And I was to fulfill my promises then. That he would not suffer. That I would care for me mother until her death. And for my good sister. And, it all happened that way.
So, Catholics use prayer cards. This was for my Father.
Safely Home
I am home in heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.
Did you wonder how I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And he came himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
EDIT: This has been dedicated to Raffi, a wonderful elderly man. When elders are alone and poor they often put a trailer up on a business site. And, in exchange, they keep an eye on the autobody site's cars.
Two days ago, Raffi, whom is 86, felt on the steps. His face smashed against sidewalk. His eyeglasses pushed into his eyes. We prayed for two days. Raffi emailed my houseshare to ask for prayer when it first happened.
In a few minutes, Raffi will be disconnected from life support. And I know he will rejoice to see his deceased wife. Family. I am so sorry Raffi. You are a good man.
It did not happen that way. I am not posting exactly how i knew or what i saw or heard. But I knew Jesus was there. Me father had 3 hours. And I was to fulfill my promises then. That he would not suffer. That I would care for me mother until her death. And for my good sister. And, it all happened that way.
So, Catholics use prayer cards. This was for my Father.
Safely Home
I am home in heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.
Did you wonder how I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And he came himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still;
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
EDIT: This has been dedicated to Raffi, a wonderful elderly man. When elders are alone and poor they often put a trailer up on a business site. And, in exchange, they keep an eye on the autobody site's cars.
Two days ago, Raffi, whom is 86, felt on the steps. His face smashed against sidewalk. His eyeglasses pushed into his eyes. We prayed for two days. Raffi emailed my houseshare to ask for prayer when it first happened.
In a few minutes, Raffi will be disconnected from life support. And I know he will rejoice to see his deceased wife. Family. I am so sorry Raffi. You are a good man.
It is Well with My Soul