Knowing but not understanding

I'm sitting in the home of a dear friend who is dying of brain cancer. His days are currently little different than his nights with sleep coming much more easily than it should. He is mostly unaware as the days tick slowly by. Within a few days he'll drift off to sleep and as he dreams of what death will bring it will carry him out of this life and into the arms of our sweet Savior Jesus.

I know the physiological process that Ken is undergoing. I've seen it before and no doubt will witness it again. I understand that it's something that all mankind must go through but that doesn't mean I like it. All I can ask of our great God is to allow Ken to come home peacefully and quickly. While I know what's happening I sincerely don't understand why it has to happen.

God, in Your great mercy please take my friend home. Give his family comfort as only You can do.

Memories

One year ago I watched as the Lord opened the door to Heaven and escorted my Daddy to his eternal home. What a blessing to be able to look back on that morning as the sun broke through the window and highlighted the most peaceful moment of his 92 years of life. With one last, easy breath he was gone from this life and resting in the arms of Jesus.

Thank you Lord for blessing me with a Daddy who loved You more than he loved me but loved me too. Thank you for taking him peacefully and quitely to his room in your mansion. I can't wait to see him again!