Carol Ann passed away yesterday. I didn't know her very well, in fact I'd only met her twice at the new home group Craig and I are now a part of. We had just seen her at our group traditional Thanksgiving dinner last month. She had fallen at church on Sunday, December 6th and an ambulance was called, but she refused to go to the hospital saying she was okay. Later that day she was in a car wreck and ended up in a coma and on life support. It seems she had struck her head when she fell earlier in the day and this caused her to black out while driving. We received an email last night saying she had gone home to be with the Lord. I was so sorry to hear of her passing, but as always when someone knows Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior, I am happy that she's now with Him in glory. I can't help reflecting on how fragile life is. Little did we know that the last time we saw Carol Ann would be only a few short weeks ago and before the next meeting she would be with Jesus, seeing Him face to face. Thinking on that causes me to shout in my spirit, "Glory to God!" Just think of it. Finally seeing the One in person who died for us, who shed His precious blood for us. Praise His Name! I think it's always good to remember how short life is and how important it is for us to be ready to go at any time. Psalm 103:15-16 says "As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. For the wind passes over it, and it is gone. And its place remembers it no more." Knowing this, my prayer is that I will always be kind, generous, patient and loving toward all those I encounter.
Hi Anne!
ReplyDeleteIt's me Janet from the Poconos. It has been a while, but I haven't forgotten what a blessing you are and am still praying for you. Your writing has always been an encouragement. Thanks for including me on this blog. I just had to comment on "The Fragility of Life". The Lord has so impressed upon me that "We are not staying here!!!". So, what are we going to focus on the seen which is temporary and fleeting or the unseen which is eternal and forever. Most people don't want to think about what is to come when their life is over and just don't think about -- "What is going to happen to me?". God has made every provision for us to be at peace with his all-powerful never changing Word. Also, I would like to comment on the photo you used. My daughter Courtney and I were at this flea market and saw this picture. It was $100.00 and was in a large frame dedicated to the memory of a family member who passed on. We were mesmerized by it and always wanted to somehow get a copy of it -- for less than $100.00. So, I was so blessed to see it on your blog. May you and your family have a blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy "New Year 2010"! Because of Jesus' finished work on Calvary we will continue to have the victory -- He always causes us to triumph!!!PRAISE GOD!!
Your sister in the Lord, Janet
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Anne, I'm so sorry to hear of your friends passing, but I rejoice with you that she is now in a much better place and singing with the angels. I just started reading your blog, after seeing the web address posted on the Good Old Days site. I have already been blessed by what I've read...Love in Christ, Sue
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