My dear mother passed away on March 3rd. I miss her.
An ancient American prophet named Alma taught about what happens after we die. His words assure me that I haven't really lost my mother. Our separation is only temporary.
"Therefore, there is a time appointed unto men that they shall rise from the dead; and there is a space between the time of death and the resurrection. And now, concerning this space of time, what becometh of the souls of men is the thing which I have inquired diligently of the Lord to know; and this is the thing of which I do know....
"Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection—Behold, it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life." (Book of Mormon, Alma 40:9,11)
I'm certain that my mother's spirit is now alive and in that world of spirits rejoicing with family, relatives, and friends who preceded her in passing through the door of death. Then there will come a time when all things will be restored.
"The soul shall be restored to the body, and the body to the soul; yea, and every limb and joint shall be restored to its body; yea, even a hair of the head shall not be lost; but all things shall be restored to their proper and perfect frame." (Book of Mormon, Alma 40:23)
While I don't really care for poetry, a few years ago I wrote some lines as I thought about my mother. I knew her condition would get worse as time passed. I guess this was a way to deal with how I felt and still do feel.
If the day comes when you can longer speak to me,
I will look at your face and read the words in your eyes.
If the day comes when you can no longer see me,
I will hold your hand and feel the words in our touch.
If the day comes when your journey here ends,
Stay near my spirit and I will hear your words in my heart.
I'm thankful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ that gives me hope in the face of death and light in days of darkness. I know my Savior lives, and because He lives, all of us including my Mom, will live again.
Gospel Topics: Physical Death
