As I mentioned in our Sunday School class on Sunday, Jim was an easy guy to live with:  kind, caring, and generally thinking of others. Because of our age differences (six years) and his health issues, he was always making plans for when I might be left without him.

Just because he is gone and I am left, doesn't make either of us perfect or saints. Both of us are/were far from it! But God saw us through it all and it was good, because of and in spite of us. Several days after Jim's funeral, it began to dawn on me that we have lived 'one day at a time' for years. And day-by-day, most of those days were good ones!

When Merry was first killed, I can remember thinking and saying, "Did she ever know how much I loved her? Did I tell her and show her enough how I thought and felt?" The same thing crosses my mind now for Jim. Did he know?

I am human; I am sure I could have done better, shown more, said more often. One thing I am certain:  being a Christian helps me to be/do better than I would without Him.

"Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him as His Word" are the words to a song that comes to mind; one day by one day. And the best part:  when we trust in Jesus, it is never over! There is more and more to come:  His Love lasts forever and He prepares a place for those we love and care about. For each of us. A place which Jim and Merry now call Home!

Several notes on sympathy cards stated in various ways those sentiments:  "I can just see Jim and Merry now.....the hugs, kisses, and smiles are just beginning......."

It's not over for them; nor is it over for me. Our family. Our friends.

Praise God!