Goodbye, Lois

My aunt and godmother, Lois, died on Sunday morning, September 19th. It was a bit of a surprise to the family since she had seemed stable when my dad saw her just a few days earlier, on Thursday. She even ate an entire meal for him. We weren't expecting it for a couple more weeks.
And so I bid farewell to my Aunt Lois. Ironic the timing of your passing, Lois. The whole family was getting ready for church when we all received the news of your death. It seems that on Sunday morning you beat us to the ultimate worship service of all--with all the believers in heaven:

"Then I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: 'Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.' " (Revelations 7:9-10)

Goodbye, dear Lois. You were the best godmother, role model, and example of what it means to be a Christian. I am sad at my loss but happy for you. Goodbye--for now.