"He died for us so that we can live with Him forever?"
I Thes 5:10 (NLT)

Until a few weeks ago my husband's 91 year-old mother was able, with help, to still live at home. That all changed when she fell getting out of bed.

There were no broken bones, but she had a severely sprained ankle. In addition she developed an upper respiratory and urinary tract infection. Alzheimer's disease has also taken its toll on her. After a week in the hospital the doctor transferred her to the rehab wing at St. Elizabeth's Place. If it is determined, following therapy, that she can no longer live safely alone, the long-term care unit at this very nice facility will become her home.

We are very pleased with the service she is receiving and there is a look of contentment on her face, but almost daily we are faced with the question, "When can I go home?" More than likely at age 91 and in declining health, Jerry's mother's earthly home will continue to be at the long-term care center where she now resides.

But, praise the Lord, because Jesus died on the cross for each of us, our ultimate going home can be heaven. If we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior we will live with Him forever and ever. Jerry's mother knows Jesus as her personal Savior and it is comforting in these final years to understand that ?going home? will be in heaven.

Have you made that choice yet? Receive Him this moment and rest in peace that your last long-term care will be with Jesus.

Melva Cooper, Copyright 2005
Used with permission.