God Was Ready—We Were Not

She died in the wee hours of the morning this past Wednesday—no hospital, no doctors, no nurses.

Having experienced bad health for many years, my precious mama’s little body couldn’t take anymore.

She died on her own terms, and did so with dignity and grace.

In the past, mom’s expressed two wishes when it came time to die. She prayed that the love of her life would be holding her hand, and that her five children would be surrounding her with love and support when she drew her last breath.

Her wishes were granted just a few days ago.

God was ready. We were not…