Musings of a Catholic Convert

That's pretty much how I ended every visit with my brother-in-law. After praying with him at the hospital in the trauma center, I was thinking the same thing. It's true in an eschatological sense, because I know that, even though he has died, Robert's trust was in Jesus Christ. I also know that he was reconciled to God before he died. So my trust is in God that, indeed, I will see him later. That doesn't mean I don't hurt inside. I mean, he's my brother-in-law for pete's sake. Of course I hurt and of course I'm saddened. But I am confident that where he is now is world's better than where the rest of us are. Even in the purification we call Purgatory, Robert is in Heaven. He is preparing to see God face to face for all eternity. So I take heart in knowing that Robert is in good hands and that his eternity with Christ is secure.

Even though he is not with us physically, Robert continues to carry out his desire to help others. The organ and tissue donations he is making right now are not just helping people, they are saving lives, even here in Memphis. I never cease to be amazed at how God can take great tragedy and bring hope and light from the darkest places. Nothing and no one is beyond His saving reach.

That's all I've got for today. On behalf of my family, let me thank everyone for their continuing prayers. They are doing more good than all the well wishes in the world. Thanks.