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My Condolences for the Family:
The pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness when you have lost a loved in death can seem unbearable. I am understand how you feel right know. On October 5, 2010 three weeks ago I lost a cousin of mine. She was 38 years old; we growth together I still can believe that my little cousin is not longer with me. Tissby Dominga Bernardez Estero, is her name. I also lost my father on December 27, 2006. My father's name is Jose Estero Martinez. He was married to my mother for 46 years. These deaths in of my dears ones have left my in shot because they were unexpected. But I would like to share with you something that have help me a great deal.
At such times, we need to go to God’s Word for comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4) The Bible helps us to understand how Jehovah and Jesus feel about death. Jesus, who perfectly reflected his Father, knew the pain of losing someone in death. (John 14:9) When he was in Jerusalem, Jesus used to visit Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, who lived in the nearby town of Bethany. They became close friends. The Bible says: “Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” (John 11:5).
I recommend you and your family to read the complete chapter of John 11. It will give you comfort to know that your loved one will be resuscitated just like Lazarus, but this time they won't die again they would be with us for all the eternity. Isaiah 25:8: Jehovah promises that "He will actually swallow up death forever". Revelation 21: 4 also say " And he (Jehovah our Creator) will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Reading the Bible have help me to keep serving Jehovah, and follow his son Jesus steps, knowing that in the near future I will see all my loved ones I have lost living in the earth happy for all the eternity. I want you to let you know you can also have your loved ones back in the near future if you do what Jehovah and Jesus are telling you in the Bible.
For more reference about this wonderful hope you can visit www.watchtower.org
BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN
I HEARD YOU CRYING YESTERDAY
AND FELT YOUR HEART SENT LOVE
SO I'M SENDING YOU THIS MESSAGE
FROM HEAVEN UP ABOVE
YOU'RE WONDERING IF I'LL CELEBRATE
MY BIRTHDAY WAY UP HERE
I KNOW YOU'LL BE MISSING ME
I FEEL YOUR ESSENCE NEAR
GOD PLANNED A SPECIAL DAY FOR ME
HE TOLD ME WITH A WINK
HE ORDERED ME A SPECIAL CAKE
IT'S ANGEL FOOD I THINK
I'M GETTING LOTS OF HUGS FROM GOD
HE'S REALLY GOOD AT THAT
AND EVERY TIME I WALK BY
HE GIVES MY HEAD A PAT
BALLOONS WILL FILL THE STREETS FOR ME
THEY FLOAT UP THRU THE CLOUDS
AND WE HAVE LOTS OF CLOWNS UP HERE
THEY MAKE US LAUGH OUT LOUD
I'VE MADE SO MANY FRIENDS UP HERE
WE LAUGH AND PLAY AND SING
WE ENJOY THE MOUNTAINS AND SUNSHINE
AND WE SLEEP IN ANGELS WINGS
I'LL HAVE MY CAKE AND ICE CREAM
AND OPEN MY GIFTS WITH SURPRISE
BUT WE DON'T BLOW OUT CANDLES HERE
INSTEAD WE LIGHT THE SKIES
