Thursday, June 25, 2009

Looking for a City Who's Builder & Maker is God

I was restless in my sleep last night with lots on my mind. Everytime I would stir, I thought of LouLou, lying in a hospital bed with a broken hip. She fell night before last and they wanted to do surgery yesterday on her hip but they were concerned about signs of trouble with her heart. After 102 ½ years, it’s weak and tired.

Last night, I saw a scene that was so beautiful and comforting to me. As I was praying for LouLou, I saw her standing on the bank of a river that was deep and wide. She could see a beautiful, verdant land on the opposite bank. It was infinitely more beautiful than the side of the river she stood on. The lush and beautiful landscape sloped up to what appeared to be a glistening city that was obscured somewhat by soft clouds and a refreshing mist. She sadly thought “I don’t have the strength to swim and I’ve no boat to cross in.” Immediately, a host of angels that had been hovering unseen to her eye surrounded her and spoke “We will carry you on wings as an eagle.” She lifted her arms and was gently lifted off the ground and I heard her laugh with delight.

No one but God knows the moment and the hour that she will make this journey. But as I prepare to leave today on my trip to the Rainforests of Central America, I am at peace that she has a company of angels attending to her.

I return next Tuesday night and will look forward to sharing the amazing sights, sounds and knowledge gained from my trip.
Shalom.

10 comments:

Merrie said...

Beautiful!

Thank you for sharing. Will be praying for LouLou and your trip. God knows and knew the circumstances surrounding you as you follow Him.
Blessings!

Shelly Wildman said...

Oh sweet friend, I have a huge lump in my throat right now. What a beautiful picture of your grandmother's crossing into glory.

Have a wonderful, peaceful trip. Can't wait to hear about it when you return.

Robin Lambright said...

I grieve so for these who have loved ones who are in similar situations who do not have this wonderful assurance.

God was so compassionate to give you this glimpse into what is in store for your dearly loved grandmother.

What a blessing.

Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us!
R

Greg C said...

That was a lovely dream. Have a safe and wonderful trip. Bring us back lots of photos.

Mocha with Linda said...

What a beautiful and comforting dream.

Have a great trip!

Skoots1moM said...

dreams can be such comfort...
enjoy your trip...praying safety over it's entirety
can't wait to hear and see your adventure

sara said...

that is such a wonderful vision!!

praying for LouLou and for your trip!

Zuzana said...

I am so sorry to hear that someone dear to you is not well.
I hope you can nevertheless enjoy your trip and look forward to hear all about it.
To bad you are leaving now when I am back.;)
Have a safe trip.
xo

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

I enjoyed reading your blog today.
Remember that Tuesday night, tonight, I will be drawing for the June giveaway...a $75.00 "Card Box"!
Every comment counts for an entry. Plus in thanks for all the prayers said for my family this month...I am going to add 3 other special "surprise gifts"! So there will be 4 bloggers that get blessed this week!

My ADHD Me said...

What a beautiful dream God gave you. I'm hoping your trip went well and was worry-free.