Ascension Thursday

"In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be."  John 14:2-3

There are so many thoughts that could go through my mind on Ascension Thursday and obviously heaven is one of them.  I am waiting for heaven.  For eternity with Christ and all of my brothers and sisters!  I wrote a poem a little while back about my good friend Sister Elizabeth (she is a Franciscan Sister, T.O.R.) and heaven.  I can't wait to spend eternity with her in heaven where we will never have to say good bye!  So here is the poem and a picture of Sister and I.  

Eschatalogical man

Made for heaven

But I see now

Maybe only a glimpse 

But it's truth!

I see it in you

My future, my destiny

Forever with my King

To know perfectly

To know you

In all truth

My sister...perfect

Oh sweetness

I only see pieces presently

I want more

More bliss, more peace

More you,

Revealing God and truth

You sing of heaven

I hear the tune

The sweetest song

The story of you

Your generous yes

The humble beat

Let it play

Soothing my soul

This glorious taste

The beautiful banquet

My sister, my friend

Friendship so true

Truth that reveals

The face of Christ to behold

I see Him in you

Peaceful rest

A small piece of heaven

My heart... Oh 

Found a home

Found it in you

My heavenly sister

Calling me out

Urging me on

Heaven, bliss, eternity

Forever a sisterhood

Forever with you!

(written for Sister Elizabeth on 11/14/08)