I lost another dear relative a few days ago and once again we find ourselves asking the popular question of, “Where did she go and how do we know?”

Many the world-over have debated this issue down through the years and to-date conclusive evidence is an impossibility.  Each religion has attempted to accurately explain and define what happens in the “hereafter,” but the honest-to-God truth is no human being can ever really know until they go.

Yes, many continue in their attempt to define it, but I believe that our Creator has designed its complete understanding for our spiritual eyes only to behold when our earthly eyes close for the last time.  This notion may fly in the face of some conventional religious wisdom but it makes complete sense to me.

Losing my mother in May of 2008 was an unprecedented, eye-opening experience for me for never had I lost someone who was so close to me.  Unfortunately I wasn’t there the moment she drew her last breath and stepped out of this world, but I was told that it was uneventful and peaceful.  Hours later as I leaned over her lifeless body in the presence of my Dad and three brothers I whispered a question and made a bold statement that only she and I will know.  Well, honestly I’m not even sure if she heard me, but the action I took in that very moment did something for me that continues to motivate me today.

The question I asked hasn’t been answered but the bold statement I made is becoming more and more real with every passing day.  Simply put, I feel as if though her memory and the memory of what was shared in that moment pushes me to pursue Greatness in the area of service-to-many.

So, can we actually know for sure?  Can we accurately depict and define what comes next?  Are any of us worthy of the title of being declared “Right?”  Hmmm…  Let the debaters debate and the opinionaters opinionate and when the dust settles, I still will find myself leaning not to my own understanding but clinging on to my trust and my faith and my unshakeable belief.

Cousin Vera, I can trust and have faith that my belief is accurate and you’re spirit is in a place that makes you smile.  Thanks for the positive contributions you gave and the memories you made while you were here.  The memory of your last smiling face with your warm embrace remains etched in my mind, on my body and inside my soul.

Catrina Allen-Taylor, Crystal Allen and Tahaka Allen, your mother’s contribution of bringing you both into this world and giving you a good start is something we can all be proud of.  I love you all to pieces and back together again.  In honor of your Mom and my Mom too, I say to you on this glorious day, let’s go make this life GREAT!  🙂

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