Finally Home

After almost 95 years of being a Stranger and Pilgrim in this world, my Grandpa Dierking is finally Home! I can't say that I'd wish him back, because I am kinda jealous that he has already arrived at the same place I am heading to. He had really been declining the last couple days and was taken to the hospital early this morning. He died around 3:30 in the morning when his heart just gave out. It's nice to know that he is with his Saviour, for that is where his true rest and happiness are. Psalms 16:11-Thou wilt show me the path of life; In Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalms 132:13-14 "For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it." Please be praying for our family though as a lot of decisions have to be made and as we try to grasp the fact that we won't see him again until heaven. Pray especially for my parents. Their faith, strength and unselfishness the last couple days have been incredible and I know only God can give that kind of grace. Thanks for making a difference through prayer.

Chrystal

"Stepping On Shore"
When engulfed by the terror of the tempestuous sea,
Unknown waves before you roll;
At the end of doubt and peril is eternity,
Though fear and conflict seize your soul.
But just think of stepping on shore-And finding it Heaven!
Of touching a hand-And finding it God's!
Of breathing new air-And finding it celestial!
Of waking up in glory-And finding it home!

When surrounded by the blackness of the darkest night,
O how lonely death can be;
At the end of this long tunnel is a shining light,
For death is swallowed up in victory!
And just think of stepping on shore-And finding it Heaven!
Of touching a hand-And finding it God's!
Of breathing new air-And finding it celestial!
Of waking up in glory-And finding it home!