Sudden death

     When someone, especially someone you loved, dies from a sudden death, there is first that horrible feeling of shock. Then comes the overwhelming emotion of sadness. Re- playing the news of the reality that that person is no longer here on earth. The dramatic transition of taking for granted that you will see them again, to never seeing them again, in a physical sense like we are used to. Thoughts of the past and memories of good times and bad times, flood our minds with their picture and it is almost unbearable. 

     A fire lights within our being like a vigil candle at their absence to remind us that we don't ever want to forget them. They have just moved on. Moved on to a place where someday we will go. Seeing the face of God like we all will do and pray and we will reunite with them in the presence of the Angels. 

     Life isn't forever here on Earth and I must keep reminding myself of this fact. The grind of the days and years make me forget of the precious moments I have spent with those I can no longer call or laugh with or hug or tell them that I love them so. 

     I have heard it said before that part of the sorrow is because we are left behind. Left behind to tackle the struggles and heartaches of life alone, without their encouraging, loving words or smiles. Having to face the day without being able to call them up and vent or get encouraged by their words of wisdom. 

     There is nothing worse than getting that heartbreaking call that they are gone. So suddenly. So fiercely. So unwantingly. Having to accept it because there is nothing we can do when God calls someone home. Still, we go on. We must not try to make sense out of decisions that God makes but accept them because He is the all-powerful all knowledgeable One who gives and takes. Our understanding will be comforted, believing and knowing that He has a better plan. 

     Make each moment count while you still have the time. Relish the memories and pray that that dear loved one, who was put in your path for some reason, is at peace. 

     Eternal rest Grant unto All Souls. Let perpetual light shine upon them. 

      Till we meet again.