Ressurection Morn.

Good blessed morning to everyone. It is because of this day so very long ago that we have hope, that great and blessed hope.

Yesterday, Mom got a phone call from her Aunt Ethel (my great aunt) and I thought, "well, this might be encouraging for Mom." After all, Aunt Ethel is 93 years old and should have some wisdom and insight. Her words of encouragement?; "I'm 93 years old and I wish I could just lay down and die."

In her defense, she has had her share of struggles and is nearly blind. But, in the end, it is good to be able to say, "to die is gain." What a thought. Is gain the opposite of loss. I believe it is. When my mother has passed, she has gained everything and lost nothing. Sure, we will have lost her presence here, but it would be selfish to have her stay and suffer when so much is to be gained. What is left for us here? When Mom has "gained" home, surely her reply would be for her children; "Let your lives be Christ, and to die is gain."

Mom has not really changed much in the last few days. Hospice brought in a hospital bed, but we do not yet have the sheets for it. It should be a help when it is usable. Mom has not been eating more than a few nibbles, and has refused her medicines for a few days. Thank you all for your prayers and kind words.