Praise Be To God

2 Corinthians 1:

3) "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,

4) who comforts us in all our troubles,

so that we can comfort those in any trouble

with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

5) For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives,

so also through Christ our comfort overflows.

6) If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation;

if we are comforted, it is for your comfort,

which produces in you patient endurance

of the same sufferings we suffer.

7) And our hope for you is firm,

because we know that just as you share in our sufferings,

so also you share in our comfort."

Each day brings Mother's passing closer. She is showing signs that the end of her life on this earth is near. She is becoming less responsive, even though at this time she seems to still know when we are near. She seems to be comfortable - without pain, still receiving regular medication to prevent any pain.

We have had many visitors since the weekend and she has been aware of each person who has come to see her. She seems to have had more clarity during this past week than she has in many months! I believe it to be a gift from God - to give her time to hear the loving good-byes she is receiving!

We continue to talk to her and let her know how much she is loved and how much she will be missed! We also tell her that when she becomes too tired to fight any more, it's okay. We know how very tired she is and that a wonderful life awaits her! We will continue our watch and our reassurances to her until she leaves us! What a great blessing that we are able to have her here with us, close enough to touch whenever we want to let her know we are with her!