God is Always with Me

So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10  

I was a newly retired Registered Nurse when I got the call from my parents that my mother had 16 areas of cancer which had traveled to her brain.  We flew to Florida to see her.  I was fortunate that all the physicians kept me up to date with test results, plans for treatment and her prognosis. 

From the beginning, I prayed that I could be with her in her final moments. We flew home for a few weeks and then returned to Florida.  We spent several days with her.  She was mostly unresponsive all-day Sunday.  We left that evening but I awoke at 2 am and was very restless.  We drove to the nursing facility and when I walked up to her bed, she grabbed my hand and smiled at me before drifting off again.  We sat at her bedside for about 3 hours before she stopped breathing.  This was just 35 days after her diagnosis.

God was certainly with me then and he remains with me every day.  He always has hold of my hand.  My prayers were answered.  I was able to be with her when her earthly journey ended.

Lord God, I thank you for your promise to always be with each of us.  We know that you love us and offer your right hand to anyone who asks.  Please give comfort and assurance to each of your children.  In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen