Keeping my Thanksgiving visit a secret from my sister was difficult, but I'm glad we did. She was as awestruck and happy as I was, when I walked in the house one day, totally unexpected. It was her Christmas present from her husband, and who could ask for a better one?!
Her tearful, happy response reminded me of how the righteous will react when Jesus gloriously comes again to reunite us with our loved ones and take us all together to heaven to be with Him there.
I've often wondered why the timing of Jesus' Second Coming is unknown to all but God Himself. But perhaps He wants to keep it a secret for the same reason we wanted to surprise my sister. What a thoughtful, loving God we have to give us the wonderful gift of His Return.
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| My sister, making our family's homemade noodles for Thanksgiving...very yum! |
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| Two days after my return, we had a birthday party for Dean at the house. He had 3 ice cream bars, but also has 3 teeth left. His birthday smiles were worth waiting for. Many friends stopped by the house that afternoon to see him. |
2 comments:
Oh my Teresa, you were in Tampa and I live there too...I wish I new upfront, I would have made sure I met with you...
That would have been nice, Phyllis, but like I said, I didn't dare say anything online or my sister might see it! Next time, will be sure to inform you. I didn't know you lived that close.
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