This Easter brought poignant feelings to our family as we contemplate the passing of Jake. As we sat in church and sang the hymns of Easter, I flipped to an Easter hymn that we don't often sing entitled "That Easter Morn." It says:
That Easter morn, a grave that burst
proclaimed to man that "Last and First"
Had risen again and conquered pain.
This morn renews for us that day
When Jesus cast the bonds away,
Took living breath and conquered death.
Thus we in gratitude recall
And give our love and pledge our all,
Shed grateful tear and conquer fear.
I'm eternally grateful to our Savior for giving all mankind the gift of overcoming the grave. It literally means that I will see my beloved father Earl, my grandparents Mayme, Ray, Lavon and Mamie again, my brother's in law Jon and Robert and my friends and family members who I love who have passed on to the other side. And, it means that we will be with Jake again. Hallelujah!
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Thanks for the post, Vonnie. Your faith shines and touches so many. Because the Lord lives, we will see those we love and who have gone beyond again. The resurrection is real. I know it, and I'm glad that you do, too.
vfr
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