Last year I was visiting an elderly home bound woman and bringing her Holy Communion. I was happy that I got to know her family during that time as she lived in their home. Several months ago, it appeared that she was not going to be on this earth much longer. The family contacted me so I could spend some time with her. The next day they took her to the neighboring state where the rest of the family lived. They found a place where the woman would be well cared for. She lived longer than anyone anticipated. The other day the family contacted me to let me know she was in the process of dying. I started praying for her. I learned that she passed away yesterday. The family told me that her granddaughter was with her in her final minutes. Her breathing was labored. The granddaughter said to her, “Grandma, take two deep breaths and run into the arms of Jesus.” And she did. It was a beautiful testament of faith and love. I felt incredibly blessed that they shared these intimate moments with me.

I Found God today in the death of a faithful woman.