Where is your sting?

I've heard these words many times. I know that in death there is victory. In my head, I know it. However, the heart is a different subject. I have a friend who is going to die. Probably today. She knows it. She's ready.

We're not especially close friends. I actually knew her children better because we were youth workers with them. They are all grown now but that doesn't make it any easier. I know the pain they are going to be going through. I went through it myself 23 years ago. Wow, that's a long time. It sure doesn't feel that long. I still remember it though.

She's asked to go to the hospital so she won't die at home. She doesn't want to do that to her family - a mother's/ wife's love. It's just a matter of time. That's very sobering. 

 Her life and death will bring her a victory. She has finished the race- she will be with our Lord. I pray that God will bless her family with peace and that they will hold on to that victory until they meet again.