without fear

Grandpa is dying.

We know that.

He knows that.

I have faced the death of many of my patients and many times I have not known the state of their spiritual condition. With Grandpa we have no reason to fear, AT ALL.

With an a boundless sense of peace we have been with Grandpa while he prepares to enter into eternal Glory.

Moments ago we gathered around his bed wondering if he was in his final moments. He attempted to communicate with us and we were unable to understand him but when we began to sing hymns he not only became restful but began to sing along with us and was completely understandable and even sang in harmony.

It has been with many tears that I have watched this decline but it is most definitely without fear or uncertainty that I hold my Grandpa's hand as he prepares to meet his Savior.