Last evening at 6 pm my daughter Whitney and I stepped into my mother-in-law’s room so I could administer a few more drops of morphine. “Can you swallow this?” I whispered. Whether it was voluntary or not, I do not know, but she swallowed. “That’s good” I said as I patted her hand. It was cool and clammy. Her face had the look of death. I also noticed that her lips were white and parched. I reached for the Chapstick and rubbed her lips to soothe the dryness. My husband walked in. Her arm twitched. She breathed out. She was gone. Her journey is ended. She is safely home.
God answered our prayers and a couple very specific ones I’d prayed yesterday.
- Lord, please take her home today.
- Would you take her while Whitney is here this evening, Lord?
- Could we please be beside her when she crosses to glory?
How sweet our Savior is. He could have taken Mom while we were eating our supper ten minutes earlier. But no, He comforted our hearts with His loving answers to our simple requests. We were there when she stepped from earth to heaven. Were His angels there to take her? Yes, I believe so.
A dear friend reminded me of this song a couple nights ago. It came to my mind as we stood there looking at Mom, knowing she was now in the presence of the Lord, but so were we…
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
I can feel His mighty power and His grace.
I can hear the brush of angels wings.
I see glory on each face.
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
In the midst of His children the Lord said He would be.
It doesn’t take very many, it can be just two or three.
And I feel that same sweet spirit that I felt often times before.
Surely I can say I’ve been with the Lord.
Refrain
There’s a holy hush around us as God’s glory feels this place.
I’ve touched the hem of His garment, I can almost see His face.
And my heart is overflowing with the fullness of His joy.
I know without a doubt that I’ve been with the Lord.
To be with a child of God as they pass from this life into glory, is an experience to be treasured. His grace is sufficient. His peace is overwhelming. His love is abundant. He is all we need.
Thank you, dear readers, for letting me share this journey with you. I pray it has changed me forever.
Rejoicing through tears,
RefreshHer 
Denise, the honor is all ours, Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. The Lord answered prayers of many. My heart aches for you guys but like you I know that she is at Peace, safely in her fathers arms.
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Glorious!
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God bless you all. II Cor. 5:1
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Thanks for the post. I was so glad Whitney got to be there when Ruth Ann passed, it was meant to be. Thankfully the Lord answered your prayer. Lord willing we will be there on Sunday.
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