A Great Truth Delivered to a Mother's grieving heart!

Below is a letter sent to my dear friend, Amy P., on the 11th Anniversary of my daughters passing. It details how God delivered a great truth to my grieving heart.

"With Hope" By S.C.C

Dear Amy,

Today, 1/20/12, marks the 11th year (Heavenly Birthday) of my Amelia (Amy) Florence passing. In years past I have dreaded this day with every fiber of my being. This year, I decided to praise God and rejoice in all I “do have”, instead of what I “have not”. When I awoke this morning, I was DETERMINED to stay positive! Alas in less than 60 minutes, I found my heart breaking, my anger mounting, and an urgent desire to "run away" from all my woes.

I seldom go to my beloved little girl’s gravesite, as I know she is not there, but instead... complete, whole, and fellowshipping with Jesus face to face. However, God said "Go!" so I went to the church cemetery intent on seeking, at the same alter I had prayed for my children, God's comfort, discernment, guidance, and the answer to this question..."What would you have me to do Lord?" When I arrived at Stapleton United Methodist Church, I knew the doors would be locked, so I called the church, hoping (yet knowing it was unlikely) that someone could permit me entrance , in order to get my answer.

When my called went unanswered, I said "Ok Lord! You've got me here...now what?" That is when the idea (via the Holy Spirit) came to mind. I would scroll through my cell phone contacts and call the first resident of Stapleton, Alabama that appeared on my screen.

As soon as I saw your name on the list, I hit the call button! "Ring! Ring! Ring!" and then (I am sure your voice mail message was likely “This is Amy..I am sorry I missed your call..etc.) HOWEVER..this is what I heard.."This is Amy, I'm sorry, I miss you!" Tears of Joy and Praise rolled down my cheeks as I left you the message you received today @836am. To be quite honest, I have no clue what I said in this message.

In order to "miss" someone, they must be "missing". The definition of missing is - lost; absent; not present; unable to be traced. Our Amy was with us here on earth for only 12 short days, but Praise God..SHE WAS HERE!  Today, God delivered a great truth to my heart (via your voice), which is simply this.... “Amy is not missing or lost. She is NOT part of my past (meaning, not present)...She is part of my FUTURE! 

My dear friend, never forget (I know I won't)

Col 3:23 “Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men," for you never know when our Father will choose our voice, our words, our hands, our works, etc...In His perfect timing to free our brothers and sisters out of bondage, and into the “Promise Land” of perfect love......paid for by the Blood of Jesus! God is so Great!

I love you Amy P. . . . God does too!
Your Friend and Sister in Christ
Diana B. Harris

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