The older I get the more I think about heaven and what it will be like. The things I wonder about don't have a thing to do with streets of gold, or how my mansion will look, or gates of pearl; it is more like, will we get to fellowship with the saints we've read about all these years. Will we have the opportunity to just sit and talk with Jesus. Will we have "alone" time with Him. Will we get to have supper and talk and laugh with all our loved ones that have gone on before us. Will it be awkward conversation or will it be as though we've never been apart.
Well, recently I had the opportunity to go back to Georgia and visit my best friend and her family. Knowing ahead of time we were going I put a notice out on Facebook to the class of 87' members that I am in contact with and asked if they perhaps could meet for breakfast. To my delight there were 6 of us who could go. Danita and I got up on Saturday morning and began to get ready, and I've got to admit I was excited. I haven't seen these girls in 22 years! I had seen their photos on Facebook but seeing them in person is different. I couldn't help but think of how much has happened to all of us in our lives in the past 22 years. I mean, things have definitely changed since high school. We have husbands, children, careers, we live in different towns and I'm even in a different state. I think I was just a little anxious about how the breakfast would go.
Danita and I got there first and were standing outside on the sidewalk waiting for them to arrive. We had stood there only a couple of minutes when around the corner came the four of them together. As their eyes saw us and we saw them immediately there were shouts of "Hey girls!"...."Hey ya'll!"....and as soon as arms could touch...we were all hugging. Let me tell ya...it was not awkward at all, but it was sheer joy for me.
As breakfast continued and we talked and laughed and reminisced it was such a joy! And the greatest joy was that ALL of us were children of God...redeemed! We talked about how good God is and how blessed we are and how he gives strength in time of need. It was just wonderful.....or as some people say....it was "heavenly"....that is when it hit me....not only did I get the chance to see them & enjoy their company now...but one day....we will have eternity to laugh and talk and enjoy one another. And let me tell ya....just like there was not an awkward moment in that entire morning....I don't think there will be one in heaven either. I can't wait to join my sisters singing "Holy, Holy, Holy"....what a glorious thought!
Just another reason I'm glad I'm a child of the King!
