Peace At Last

The past days for our family, have been filled with anxiousness for Cheryl's father-in-law, who had surgery for a ruptured aorta and lay in a hospital in Tulsa. He fought with all he had to regain his strength and overcome the odds he faced. However, it was not to be and he went to his Heavenly Home leaving a tearful family behind. In time, the grieving family will move on with their lives just as he would want them to. And they will forever be blessed with the memory of a very loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

What kind of legacy will you leave when your time on this earth is up?  What kind of memories will your loved ones have? 

I wrote a poem that I'd like to share with you. I know others of you are facing or have faced the same thing our family did. I hope this will be a comfort...........

Peace at Last

Last night I stood in the shadow of Death,

For the mercy of God I did plead.

I ask for release from the bondage of pain,

And the Lord, praise His name, saw my need.

A quietness, a stillness suddenly came unto me.

A peace came over my soul.

As the voices of loved ones faded away,

I watched all of Heaven unfold.

My wonderful Savior with arms open wide,

His smile like none I had seen,

Came gently toward me and held out His hand.

Yes, now there was nothing between.

The brightness there was like thousands of suns,

The voices of angels did ring.

They stood all around the great, white throne,

Singing Hosannas to my Lord; to the King.

I searched Heaven for faces I'd known.

I looked passed millions it seemed.

And, suddenly those who had gone on before,

Were all there....this must be a dream.

Tears of joy filled my being; at last I was free!

No more tears; no more pain to endure.

Peace was mine at last for eternity,

With my loved ones, my Lord, safe and sure...........

 

Jo Ann