Recently death invaded life.
My aunt is one of half of her siblings that have a genetic issue that affects the heart. She entered her second open heart surgery with the awareness of the high risk of not living beyond surgery. Surgery went well, but her heart was too weak and it did not survive the procedure. A week and one day later, she left her earthly body to exchange it for an eternal one.
Death.
We, as a family, were going to go to our cabin and do some work on it in preparation for renting it out. Cousins, uncles, and aunts were going to be there.
Upon receiving the details of viewing and funeral, our plans were changed. And yes, our boys were disappointed and thought we could still go because all the viewing/funeral details were Sunday - Tuesday.
Yes, in all reality we could've still gone, it simply would've made for a very hectic weekend.
My response to the boys included... death interrupts life.
Initially I was thinking of our life and its plans. When death happens, it is never convenient. Plans are changed, lives are disrupted, dreams are ended.
But literally, it is true. Death interrupts life.
Aunt Lil's life was interrupted. It seems to be cut short. Children needed her. Grandchildren would've benefited from her presence. Husband is alone. Many friends benefited from her care.
That is the temporary perspective. The part we see and feel.
II Corinthians 4:18, says the things we can not see is what is eternal. The eternal perspective.
The eternal perspective breathes a hope and a promise.
Jesus.
One day, He, who is Life, will forever interrupt death! Death will be swallowed up in victory. forever!!
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To those who have traded your earthly, human body for an eternal one... we miss you. We ache to talk to you for you are a part of our lives.
But we know there is more than what we see.
So, until we reunite, we place our hand in the hand of Jesus and choose to walk with Him, trusting His heart and allowing Him to guide us safely home.
