Is Tomorrow Soon Enough?

We always think we have tomorrow to finish what we started or what we fully intend to do before saying good-bye to this world. But I can attest to the fact that tomorrow may not come. Three weeks ago, I entered a doctor’s office, was sent to the ER, then was transferred to another more equipped hospital. I never felt fear; maybe because I didn’t realize just how sick I was, or because I am not that old, or maybe because my faith is pretty strong – I take what comes as part of the journey, not expecting this part of my journey to be over because there are things I am still doing. But then, isn’t there always some project/s we are working on that we intend to finish?

If I had not gotten help that day, I may very well not be typing this up at this moment. I spent nine days in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) being treated and most of another week mending on a regular floor with the realization that I get some more time to write and do and love.

For my spiritual friends, and anyone else curious, I have decided to share an amazing experience that happened about half way into the trial. For a little background, I was always pressed to have my heart right with God – to be ready to be welcomed into heaven as a top priority. I always figured it wouldn’t be a problem as I have had my moments with God that were spirit touching, but I always felt a little like I was also holding on to this world and my people and work rather than going home to God as most important. So, this one night when I woke up, I saw God’s hands reaching down in a small rounded edged cylinder (or vortex?) to take mine. It was only Him and me – there were NO thoughts of anything else, earthly or otherwise. It was amazing. I reach up to take His hands and He holds mine. I have always suspected that’s how it’s going to be; just Him and I and warmth and acceptance. I asked him if I was supposed to come now and never got an answer, except that the hole remained small. I was interrupted by a nurse, and as the hole had remained narrow, I assumed it was not my time to go. The last thing I got was the scripture: “Your thoughts are on earthly matters, not heavenly matters.”

Take it as you wish. I will be burrowing it deep in my soul, but I know my usual conviction that we only have so much time left has been firmly reestablished. I hope you can find it in your heart to do so as well and get the things done you don’t want left undone. May blessings of many kinds be poured on you all.