The Show Must Go On....Here & Up There

Day 314 of Photo Inspirations -- The Show Must Go On....Here & Up There
Of course this precious man's photo is my inspiration for today.  Heaven is a wonderful place and every time I hear about someone's loved one getting to go there, it seems to get sweeter and sweeter. At least it sure does for me.

My Sweetheart went there ahead of me...5 years ago today. His Bucket List was completed, and he got his ticket for the ride he'd waited for, earned, deserved and awarded.  On the other hand, he was always ahead of me -- leading and guiding me, and always my cheerleader.  I like to think that's part of his assignment in heaven -- to keep pushing me to be the best I can be, like he did during those 44 years we were together on this side of heaven.  

What would it be like if I just sat and pined away for wanting to "go home" too?  What if I didn't celebrate my life on this side of heaven because I'm still here?

Growing up, I heard a lot of songs and sermons about heaven:  "Won't It Be Wonderful There", "When We All Get to Heaven", "Heaven is a Wonderful Place", "In the Sweet By and By", "Shall We Gather at the River?"  And I agree with those songs and sermons.  It will be beyond our wildest dreams and imaginations.   But if we're not doing what we are supposed to be doing in the right here and now, we'll be most miserable.  Why be dreaming about the future, when God has called us to pick up our assignments and DO THEM today?   There's people to love, encourage, and strengthen. There's young people that need mentors.  There's more lessons to learn.  There's widows and widowers that need to know how to continue living strong.  There's prayers to pray and seeds to plant.  THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

I keep remembering so many of my Sweetheart's quotes.  "You can do this.  Your best days are ahead.  Have faith -- it's gonna' be alright. Throw your hands up in the air, and enjoy the ride.  Finish strong.  The show must go on."   And during those times when I am challenged with life and the situations and circumstances that sometime seem overwhelming….. like having to handle business affairs and financial challenges, home and car repairs, fire alarm batteries that go off in the middle of the night, drainage issues in my yard, the refrigerator and the photocopier and the computer breaking down, counseling friends and family members, and making so many life decisions on my own, and when I really would love to hear his sweet voice to tell me what to do, I compose myself and I sense the voice of my Heavenly Father saying, “Trust ME!”   We have a resource that we can go to for the answers, and Who gives us the strength, understanding, wisdom, and comfort we need……to keep this SHOW GOING ON and keep it going strong for a long run!!!

Happy Homegoing Day, PRECIOUS MAN!