Safe Landing

When I am flying, I don't seem to notice the actual flight too much.  I debate on what to drink, where do I sit so that I can have access to the aisle when I need to vacate my seat, and will I be able to catch a nap?  I may be happy, or not so happy, depending on who is sitting beside me, behind me, and in front of me!

I went to Israel and the flight was very long.  The jet lag was awful, but the prize was all of the wonderful places I saw and the people I met.   It was so interesting to see how well Israel and the Arabs had worked out their living situation.  They had a system that met the needs of the people and allowed so many of us to visit those places that mean so much to our faith.

It isn't the flying that is the issue for me.  It is the landing.  We take off really well.  I chomp my gum to keep my ears from popping.  The issues come when the landing gears go down and I wait with great expectation to feel the wheels bump the ground and then settle into a roll to the gate.

I think dying must be a little like that.  The anticipation mounts, then it is done and we leave this body.  A special lady had a safe landing today.  She has fought cancer for several years and today she landed safely in Heaven.

You may not believe Heaven exists.  We do. 

Her family has had a rough goodbye, but they have the promise of seeing her again.  We envision her wrapped in the arms of her family and friends who have entered that place of peace and rest and a future.  She was a wife and mother here.  We can only guess what God has for her there.  I believe He will give her time to adjust to her new surroundings and then open up the vision of her place in eternity.  She will probably jump right into her new job, but I bet she has one eye on the gate of Heaven, just waiting for those she loves to enter.

When I read the Bible, I get a picture of what is in store for us.   Laura knows, because she has seen it.  I can only imagine.