A member of a family had just died while doing her duties as a nurse. The medical assistance helicopter she was in crashed during an emergency run, and there were no survivors. She left behind her husband and sons, as well as the others in the family, all of whom had already lost an adult member, either through death or divorce. Weeks after her death, the remaining family members had gathered for Sunday dinner and were talking about how much they missed her.
In a quiet moment of reflection, the grandfather said, “Someone said we are all passing time, and each of us occupies our chair very briefly. I believe the time we had together with Linda was a gift, and we are all the better because she occupied her chair so well. Some may say we have had more than our share of loss, but I see God’s light in this family every day. And though I may not understand it, I trust in His plan for us all.”
This past summer Carol and I have received word of several good friends who have passed from this life and into eternity. We all have experienced loss through the death of a loved one, someone precious to us who has “occupied the chair” of life among us. It is a blessing of God that we are allowed to do so. Our Creator God has a plan for us all, and although we may not understand it, we can trust that His plan is good for us all.
“Oh Give thanks unto the Lord for He is good. His love endures forever.” (Psalm 106:1)
Rev. Robert L. Tasler. www.bobtasler.com
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