Even if you prepare yourself knowing that your loved one will die, you are never prepared enough. On Tuesday morning my grandmother died in the hospital. We found out she had kidney and lung cancer this fall and we knew that she didn't have long to live, but even several months later it is still hard to say goodbye....

In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. -John 14:3

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

Eventhough I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. -Psalm 23

Death is inevitable, but there is new life in Christ Jesus.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Romans 6:23