Death, many people fear the sound of it, many people would give anything to postpone it, others kill trying to avoid it, and those who lost loved ones are left with a load of pain that pierce so fiercely, a gap that can never be filled. When I lost my father last year, I asked the why question, the load of pain was bigger than me, and up to this moment that gap stands out. Why are we afraid of death? Is it because we are not sure of how we lived our life on earth? Have we served enough while we lived? Have we used the gifts given to us appropriately and for the good? Irene Gleeson, a woman who understood her position and responsibilities while she lived, a woman who decided to live her life fully, and left nothing for regrets on her final day wanted nothing, BUT TO GO HOME. Irene was a faithful servant; she did her job well and was ready to go home to her Father in heaven. She was not afraid of death because she knew who she was and where she was going. The question every single person should be asking is, how well am I living my life? Do I know who I am? Do I know where I will go after this life? How am I using the gifts given to me by God? Will i be able to say, “Lord Take me Home”? Irene Gleeson was ready, she lived her life well and left with no regrets, she wanted to go home.
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| Irene Gleeson and his Ugandan son, George Lubega (Exodus) |
“I am on medication for pain, which makes me say, “Take me Home Lord”. But in my heart I know God`s word never lies so I choose to live and proclaim God`s good works” ~Irene Gleeson
Death should be a reminder to us, a time to reflect on our individual journeys and our responsibilities in the world that we live in. I wish I could say I am able to say right now, “Lord Take me Home” but I am not, except I know there is still a chance for me and any other individual out there, a U-Turn is allowed and will be celebrated above. We all have the opportunity to start all over again, to use our gifts appropriately and to bless those around us with our lives.
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I have been inspired by this beautiful woman and I want to be able to say when the time comes; “Lord Take me Home”. Rest in eternal Peace Irene Gleeson xx
