Ok.. This is probably the final update....
Hope you all enjoy it!
And you might wanna listen to this as you read.. Its dramatic effect ya know..
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Many years later......
I sat in my bed thinking of my life. My great, full, wonderful life. When I looked back I didn't regret any of it! My life had been a blessing for such a long time now..My mind wandered back to the day of the tragic accident. A day so long ago, yet never faded from my memory. Strangely enough, that accident had been one of the best things that had ever happened to me..
I remember waking up in the hospital bed and just knew everything was OK. I was home! I smiled constantly for days after waking up. I saw my family and friends again. They were all puzzled by my happiness, but I will never forget what I felt in that moment of seeing home again. They way my heart warmed as I spoke to my family.
Home, I was lucky to be home.
Right now as I lay in my bed, I think of my life. All the sad things, the joyous times, the never ending laughter of good times. I think of my beautiful wife, my sweet children, my adorable grandchildren. I think of my friends that stuck with me through everything at all times. Thinking back, it was all so great! A tear left my eye as my mind raced of so many memories. I would miss everyone so much. I would miss my home.
Home, soon I was going home.
I knew it would happen soon. I didn't want to leave my family behind, but everything must come to an end in time. My concerns were not of me anymore... They had not been for a long time. All concerns were of my wonderful family. I prayed they all would live long, happy lives, as one can only hope for.. I smiled at the thought of each one of my children. I would miss them all so much.
I heard the door open and saw who was coming. Everyone. My wife, all my kids, grandkids, close old friends. It was a sight to be seen as they all piled there way into the room. My heart almost broke. I still felt like the kid I once was on the day I had died oh so long ago. The bond to home would never be stronger than it had been that day, but I could feel it getting stronger now.
Or was it preparing itself to break? Another tear came down with this thought.
Home, my family.. How I loved them.
Everyone smiled at me, and I was smiling back as I took in all their faces. Some were happy to see me, others looked sad to see me off.. I was sad, but so happy I got to see them all one last time. I needed them to know how I felt..
“I want you all to know something..” I choked. “Each one of you has made me so thankful to be a part of this world. I am so lucky to have you all in my life.” Tears streamed down my face, and I saw many others doing the same. “I will miss you all, but please know I will never forget you. You all are my life and home. I will always love you.”
Even though there was still great pain, I had a small calming in my spirit after I spoke the farewell words. I had a little time with each person in the room. There were many tears, but I assured each one I would be alright, and that they would see me again.
Home, It would be soon now..
I prepared myself for my final breath. This time around it would be so much more peaceful. I smiled at my family for the last time.
“I love you..” I whispered.
I then closed my eyes to never again open them. I was now taking my last breath. I could feel my heart slowing. I was not worried. With the image of my family forever implanted in my heart, I was at peace.
Home, I was going to my new home..
In time my family will come as I remembered the beautiful angel said long ago. I was looking forward to seeing him again.
I may have left this world, but my home will never cease..
Home. I am home.