Rest In Peace

I was saddened to hear of the death of Patrick Swayze today. He really fought this disease with class. He stayed positive and hopeful...even to the very end. His death has reminded me (as if I needed reminding!) that we are all just visitors here. This is not our home. Since learning this afternoon that he had passed away, I've been humming the same song over and over.

NOT HOME YET (click here to listen to the song)

To all the travelers

Pilgrims longing for a home

From one who walks with you

On this journey called life's road

It is a long and winding road

From one who's seen the view

And dreamt of staying on the mountains high

And one who's cried like you

Wanting so much to lay down and die

I offer this, we must remember this

We are not home yet

We are not home yet

Keep on looking ahead

Let you heart not forget

We are not home yet

Not home yet

So close your eyes with me

And hear the Father saying, welcome home

Let us find the strength

In all His promises to carry on

He said, I go to prepare a place for you

So let us not forget

We are not home yet

We are not home yet

Keep on looking ahead

Let you heart not forget

We are not home yet

We are not home yet

Keep on looking ahead

Let you heart not forget

I know there'll be a moment

I know there'll be a place

Where we will see our Savior

And fall in His embrace

So let us not grow weary

Or too content to stay

'Cause we are not home yet

We are not home yet

Not home yet

So let us journey on

We are not home yet

We are not home yet

Keep on looking ahead

Let you heart not forget

We are not home yet

Not home yet

(Steven Curtis Chapman)

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord, And May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him.

May He Rest In Peace

Amen