Rae, my sister-in-law's cousin, and I left Tuesday morning when I got out of work for Florida. She picked me up around lunch time. Shortly after we left, my phone rang. My heart jumped and then about stopped when I saw "Joe" on the caller ID. At first I got excited, because it didn't register that it wouldn't be him.... and my heart stopped because I knew what whoever was on the other line was calling to say. It was Jeanine- bless her heart for having the courage to call me. After I asked how she was, there was a pause. "He's gone." My heart started racing. "Was it peaceful?" I managed to get out, trying not to lose it, since I didn't want to make the situation awkward for Rae. "Autumn, oh my gosh, yes. It was so peaceful." Praise God. I am so incredibly happy that Joe is in Heaven right now. I kept thinking about it all day long... he is in HEAVEN! Meeting JESUS! I'm so thankful. And jealous :-) When I got off the phone, Rae encouraged me to cry if I wanted to. I thought about it, but I really didn't want to quite yet. I waited for my turn to drive, when she was laying in the backseat to put my sunglasses on and let er rip.
The most beautiful thing happened yesterday morning though. The song "Ten Thousand Angel" (the link I posted last time) came on.... as the sun was coming above the horizon... in Florida, of all places. At THAT VERY second. Crazy that it would appear during that song. I had been listening to praise and worship, thinking about Joe. And it was just kind of confirmation, from God, that the sun also rises. Things will be ok. Life will still go on. I will have my good days and bad days. But God is so faithful. And things will be alright.
On a happier note, I arrived to Florida and am surrounded by the ones I love so much. This morning my nephew woke me up, because he didn't want to wait to play with me. Normally I'd be steamed waking up at 8 am. but I was so happy, and thankful to have the opportunity. I love being here. And my heart needs this this week. Praise God for perfect timing.
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