The last moments of Raquel’s life are the closest I think I will come to seeing God’s kingdom here on Earth.
At the last few hours of her life Terry was sitting in a rocking chair holding her baby for the first time. She was surrounded by friends who were praying, singing, and praising God. There was laughter and joy as Raquel opened her eyes for me the first time, there was such love that words cannot express what this was like.
I got to hold Raquel in my arms while Terry got a little break and I decided to sing some traditional Hebrew blessings over my daughter. As I did her eyes opened to meet mine. It was surreal and oh, so awesome. I felt as if time stood still for that brief moment.
I handed the baby back to Terry and she held Raquel as she was ushered into her eternal rest.
After her passing our Rabbi blessed the nurses and doctor. Many were crying and weeping but all had peace.
I couldn’t have imagined it would be like this but it was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
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