Contact: David K. Sumrell, Bradley Dallas North Publications, 757-717-9740, davidsumrell@hotmail.com
OPINION, Dec. 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- David K. Sumrell submits the following for publication and is available for comment:
Let the News be Told Again; Heaven is Real and Beautiful
On August 14th, 2007, our son David K. Sumrell was involved in an accident where he was killed instantly while on his way to work. A couple nights before his death, his dad warned him about being 21 and invincible. His dad told him if he did not stop burning the candle at both ends, it would kill him. David immediately told his dad these words " dad, you know how much I love you and I know how much you love me, if I don't see you in the morning, then I will see you in heaven." This was the last time I saw him alive.
David's family knew he had gone ahead of us, because the Lord was ready for him in heaven. The loss was tremendous due to the love David had for everyone. His sister Lindsay was 20 years old and they were the closest brother and sister you could ever imagine. Lindsay was especially lost because they were so close; however she prayed to God for her peace and understanding of why.
Last night while she was asleep in her bed David came to her in her dream and they were in communication for a long time. This was not the first time for her to know he was there and with her, but last night after the Lord had prepared her for him, she and David talked about many things. Lindsay asked David if there really was a Heaven? David told her yes. She then asked him was it pretty? David told her no. He told her it was beautiful. Lindsay asked David if he would come to mom to give her comfort? David told her it was easier for him to come to her.
There are a lot of questions in this life. The answers will not be revealed to us, until it is our time to pass; however through their absolute love for each other and for many, many other reasons that only God has the answer to, our faith is being strengthened. This is as beautiful as anything I have ever witnessed, including my miraculous recovery from melanoma cancer. God is great and His Son, who gave his life for us all to have eternal life and in the hope that we would love each other as He loved us, is again showing us that He is the truth and the Light.
God Bless You and may this Holiday Season bring you Peace and Love, while reflecting upon the loved ones who have gone before us. They are less than a blink of an eye away and we will all see each other again. Let the world rejoice for Heaven is Real and Beautiful. Let your heart open for the love of others and remember to thank God for everything we are and have.
