I Saw Jesus....

I saw Jesus...in a precious family last night. I saw love...for their husband, father and grandfather bring them to his bedside as he spent his final moments on this earth. I saw hope...as they realized they would see him again someday soon. I saw faith...as they had no doubt he was in the Presence of God for eternity...healed, whole and loved. I saw peace...in the middle of their pain and loss for they realized he was ready to be Home with his Lord. I saw community and compassion...as they embraced one another...and even us, the "adopted ones"...before, during and after he went Home. I saw Jesus...as hands were held, hugs were shared, prayers were prayed and lives were leaning on His Presence and promises. I saw Jesus...make all the difference in the life of a precious man, his wife and family...when it was time for Papaw Curtis to go Home and hear "Well done, good and faithful servant." Thank You, God, for "Papaw" Curtis R. Mitchell who lived for You here and now lives with You there. ♥~thl