"One Last Tear"

As she lay in her hospital bed, Betty's family came to the realization that she was about to draw her last breath. She had fought a valiant fight with kidney disease and now her body was weary and tired.

Many hours of dialysis will now come to an end. Paul, her devoted husband had gone with her to almost every treatment for the past six years of their fifty-seven years together. So many of those years were spent in darkness. They did not know Jesus as their Savior and Lord. Three years before Betty found herself in the hospital this one last time, Paul and she met Jesus. All who knew Betty and Paul celebrated.

The last three years of her life were a struggle for Betty, yet she did have more peace. She was no longer angry with her Jehovah God. He offered her comfort and she accepted it.

It has been two years since Betty passed on an April evening in 2008, into the loving arms of her Jesus. Paul followed her on July 4Th of the same year. The family mourned the loss of both of them. Their presence, their laughter, the very essence of the both of them is still missed.

The story that follows is a tribute to the love they both shared. His spirit and her spirit joined the Spirit of God and showed trust. The Holy Spirit of God was most gracious to them on Betty's last day.

One Last Tear

Three years and five months ago began a new walk for Betty and Paul.

As the love of Jesus penetrated deeply,

The overflow of this love brought peace, joy and increased faith.

They will walk together for all eternity.

Betty is now gone and Paul is left behind, much sorrow at her passing.

Yet, joy comes! New Life! Heaven! God's celebration!

For His daughter, Betty, is standing now, face to face with Jesus.

His blood covers her. She is pure! The bride of Christ stands glowing.

Lying on her hospital bed, Betty was ready to go.

Paul was not ready, heartbroken over being without her.

Her eyes now glassy, left with no recognition,

Suddenly came to life and followed Paul.

He spoke to her and said goodbye.

He said "I love you and God loves you."

He kissed his Betty on the forehead and raised up to see,

Her lips were pursed waiting for a kiss and kissed her lips.

One of her favorite hymns began to be sung.

One she had sung herself so many times before.

She listened but could not join in song.

As she heard:

"There is a fountain. Who is a King.
Victorious Warrior! The Lord of everything!
My Rock! My Shelter! My very own!
Blessed Redeemer! Who reigns upon the throne."

Betty's spirit soared! For she personally knew her Lord.
While she was listening to this blessed song,
One last tear was found at the corner of her eye.
Her spirit was comforted. Blessed to overflowing.

That very evening, Betty went to Jesus,
Surrounded by the love of her family.
The Holy Spirit entered the room,
And took Betty to her glorious new home.

Due to the grace and mercy of our loving Father,
With victory she is now looking in the face of her loving Lord.
Surrounded by all of heaven, who join her as she falls before Him.
Singing! Praising! Honoring! Worshiping her Holy God!