When you look back and see that God was ahead of you!
It was 6 am Monday morning, May 20, 2019. Steve and I were quietly sitting at the kitchen table, candle lit, Bibles opened. We each read different passages so we are together, but not reading out loud. It is peacefully silent, apart from the burning wick. It's been a gift to sit by this man and meet with Jesus side by side in the quiet of the mornings. On this particular morning, 3 weeks ago, Steve's sister called us at 6 am. We both knew before he answered. Steve's mom had gone ahead of us to be with Jesus. By God's grace, she went quietly in her sleep in her own bed. I had prayed for her peaceful release from earth, but honestly, I did not have full faith when I prayed for that. It could not have been more peaceful. We were instantly in planning mode. We had had our bags packed for 3 months because of many last minute medical trips. But ironically, we were not packed that morning. For all the planning, you a...