For as long as I have thought about Heaven, it has always been basically the same in my mind. My impression of Heaven is springtime, green and vibrant and new and full of life. It reminds me a little of a very open park with hills and wide open fields. There are some paved paths for walking and some benches for sitting and visiting, but it's very green and open and fresh.
Families spend most of their time together. Family pets are reunited with owners long missed. Izzy has been introduced to great grandparents she never had the chance to meet and they are showing her the ropes and showing her off. But she isn't limited to just spending time with her family members.
For those people that care about us and think of us and pray for us, their lost loved ones spend time with Izzy too. So Izzy is making friends with Amie and Noah and Colton and other dear ones gone from this earth but in the hearts of those who loved them.
So as we add friends to our circle here on earth we are adding to the circle of our loved ones in Heaven.
It comforts me greatly to know that Izzy isn't alone, and that she is well taken care of by people I loved and people I would have loved if I had the opportunity to know them. I cling to this because it's all I have. If I didn't have my faith in this afterlife for us all, I don't think there would be an end to my despair. I can't imagine living every day thinking that Izzy was over. That she won't be there waiting for me when it is my turn. That the last time she was warm in my arms was the last time. That would break me forever. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong, but I know that I'm not.
Today, a friend sent me proof that I'm right, that she's there and she's taken care of, and that confirms my faith.
At 2:16 this morning my friend was awakened by a dream and a need to pray for me because in her dream I had been searching the streets for my Isabelle. She said a prayer for me and went back to sleep. Her next dream was of her son who has been gone now for almost 7 years. He was walking with a 5 ish year old girl with blonde hair, and they were holding hands. She asked me if I thought this meant they were okay, and that they were together. Absolutely. Thank you Noah for looking out for my girl. Thank you God for letting me know that she's okay and with you.
Families spend most of their time together. Family pets are reunited with owners long missed. Izzy has been introduced to great grandparents she never had the chance to meet and they are showing her the ropes and showing her off. But she isn't limited to just spending time with her family members.
For those people that care about us and think of us and pray for us, their lost loved ones spend time with Izzy too. So Izzy is making friends with Amie and Noah and Colton and other dear ones gone from this earth but in the hearts of those who loved them.
So as we add friends to our circle here on earth we are adding to the circle of our loved ones in Heaven.
It comforts me greatly to know that Izzy isn't alone, and that she is well taken care of by people I loved and people I would have loved if I had the opportunity to know them. I cling to this because it's all I have. If I didn't have my faith in this afterlife for us all, I don't think there would be an end to my despair. I can't imagine living every day thinking that Izzy was over. That she won't be there waiting for me when it is my turn. That the last time she was warm in my arms was the last time. That would break me forever. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong, but I know that I'm not.
Today, a friend sent me proof that I'm right, that she's there and she's taken care of, and that confirms my faith.
At 2:16 this morning my friend was awakened by a dream and a need to pray for me because in her dream I had been searching the streets for my Isabelle. She said a prayer for me and went back to sleep. Her next dream was of her son who has been gone now for almost 7 years. He was walking with a 5 ish year old girl with blonde hair, and they were holding hands. She asked me if I thought this meant they were okay, and that they were together. Absolutely. Thank you Noah for looking out for my girl. Thank you God for letting me know that she's okay and with you.
Ohhhh.... I cried again, reading it. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing...you truly amaze me. I actually had a beautiful visual of Noah and Izzy walking hand in hand while I read this. Hugs to you my friend. Andi
ReplyDeleteA girl I worked with just lost her baby boy. He was terribly premature because she developed preclampsia and she would have died if the docs had not taken him. She is suffering. Because I think this blog of yours is so beautiful and courageous, I am going to recommend it to her. I believe reading your words will bring her some comfort. Kassie
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I completely agree that the dream was confirmation for your beliefs. I have had dreams like that before and they feel so different then a regular dream. It's like you got to see and spend time with your loved one you miss so much! Lots of love!!, Lori
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely beautiful. I am so glad that she shared that with you and that you shared it with us. I will wipe away my tears, say a little prayer for both of you, and go about my day. Love you. Erica
ReplyDeleteI truly hope there is another place after earth and that we will see our loved ones on the other side. I have many guardian angels that I hope to see again on the other side. It gives me hope in knowing there is another side
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