To honor Rallyn Van Beek, Betty Mennega, Kara Tippets, Phyllis Meerdink, and Ed Zomermaand; whose loss is grieved, whose memory is treasured, whose faith is rewarded!
pilgrims on a journey
through lonely valley
of uncertain, unchosen
battles of aging, cancer,
treatments, injury and pain.
how to understand it?
how to go on? one step by
wobbly step, one tough day to next;
Spirit lifts struggling saints
in present hard grief to
glimpse higher vision.
their suffering redeemed by
the Father for holy purpose as
spirits grow ever stronger
with time, faith and courage.
dying is simply a
passageway to paradise,
true rest, complete healing;
they know the Prince of Peace
who calls and carries them home.
photo: “Rose of Sharon” (crown anemone) in “Promised Land” (Israel)
a poem in my pocket 
Apr 17, 2015 @ 14:23:28
Very nice Lynn! Enjoyed your poem here about the struggles of life, trials and our eventual home in heaven.
Mar 29, 2015 @ 13:16:41
Thoughtful reflection on the transience of our brief journey here on earth.
Mar 29, 2015 @ 05:59:44
Thank-you Lynn….
Mar 28, 2015 @ 22:55:55
So beautiful Lynn… Diane