Life - Grief

     I thought of my children and my husband and my parents and thanked the Lord for their health and their lives.  I thought of my four grandparents and especially of my sweet “Nona”, whom I sorely miss.  I thought of  Kathy and the many  deaths of loved ones that she has so valiantly faced with unwavering faith.  I though of Judy Raftery and Lorraine Hansen and Martha Loredo and Eleanor Nash and Linda Roiland and Phyllis Caroleo and Kathy Fardig.  No camera crews arrived when these special women passed away.  No monuments were built, no lengthy obituaries were written.  They weren’t celebrities by the world’s standards but they were shining stars to their families and friends…and to me.

Easter Sunday is soon upon us and when I bow my head in worship, I will once again celebrate the incredibly, overwhelmingly, amazingly fabulous news that my Savior has conquered sin and death and granted everlasting life to all who believe in His name.  What a great reunion that will be.

I can’t believe that you’re really gone now

Seems like it’s all just a dream.

How can it be that the world will go on

When something has died within me?

But there will be a time when I’ll see your face

And I’ll hear your voice and there we will laugh again.

And there will come a day when I’ll hold you close

No more tears to cry cause we’ll have forever.

But I’ll say goodbye for now.

                        “Goodbye For Now” (abridged)  Lyrics by Kathy Troccoli

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Ellie Lofaro

Ellie Lofaro’s message is a wonderful blend of plainspoken truth, common sense practicality, and disarming humor. A serious student of Scripture and a keen observer of the culture, Ellie has developed a unique teaching style that touches the heart, stimulates the mind, and nourishes the soul— thus inspiring her to found Heart, Mind, & Soul Ministries. Completely convinced of God’s love and His mandate to “go and tell,” Ellie has committed her life to sharing the Great News. She speaks internationally, has authored six books and teaches a weekly interdenominational Bible Study. Ellie and her husband, Frank (CEO of the Christian Leadership Alliance), reside near the nation’s capital. They have three “almost grown” children.

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