"Rejoice in the LORD always, again I say REJOICE"

Life sure is busy in modern America... all over the world I am sure... How did we get to this place of running to and fro, barely taking time to stop and smell the roses, or look at the beauty of the sky. I just want to be a voice reminding you to take time today, to STOP, LOOK, LISTEN. Once you do that, I am sure you will obey the exhortation to Rejoice in the LORD always. My Father-in-law: Alfredo DeBenedictis died today. He would be 88 years old in 2 days... He knew the time was near, and told us, he did not think he would make it to his birthday. As sorrowful as his dying is, I am rejoicing today, as He has graduated. The nurse told his wife, that he called for her, and was saying "Jesus" as he passed. That is about as comforting to me, as it can be. I trust, the One who promised to go and prepare a place for us, and that HE would return to take us there; is ushering even now, my husband's father into the Paradise that HE promised to even the thief crucified next to Him. Rejoice Always, again I say, REJOICE.