When We Are Close to Death
By trudy-harris2 min read
Why we should all learn to listen, really listen, to those around us who are on their way to heaven.
Life After Death
Whether we call it heaven, the afterlife, or paradise, knowing there’s life after death helps comfort us in times of grief and loss.
A Love Letter from Heaven
By trudy-harris2 min read
A man finds comfort in an unexpected place after his wife has gone on to heaven.
“An Angel Came Into My Room Last Night”
By trudy-harris2 min read
The innocent faith of a small child who was close to death.
An Open Window for the Soul After Death
By trudy-harris2 min read
A moving Scandinavian tradition for those near death hits close to home.
The Fear of Being Alone in Death
By trudy-harris6 min read
If we believe that we came from God and will return to him one day, why are we afraid to be alone as we near death?
The Presence of the Holy Spirit as We Die
By trudy-harris3 min read
I learned early on in my hospice career that the Holy Spirit is present to all people as they enter heaven.
A Vision of Heaven
By trudy-harris2 min read
The final words spoken before death are significant both for those speaking them and for those of us who are listening. They are a glimpse into the compassionate heart of God.
When Heaven Welcomed Mom Home
By trudy-harris4 min read
The moving account of a daughter who was there when heaven opened up and began to welcome her beloved mother home.
The Death of My Precious Friend
By trudy-harris3 min read
Most of us can handle the stressors of everyday life, but when emotional illness is hiding in the shadows, any change can become the deepest depression. And so it was for my friend. Where were her glimpses of heaven?
A Friend Visits After Her Death
By trudy-harris2 min read
About two weeks after Mary Anne’s death, I went to a local store where she had often shopped. My eye was drawn to the center aisle…
God Sent Daddy to Take Mom to Heaven
By trudy-harris3 min read
At the end of life, people often look for those who have already died, like a beloved husband, who had crossed over 16 years earlier.
Final Gifts on Their Way to Heaven
By trudy-harris3 min read
The last words or messages our loved ones give us as they are crossing over vary greatly from person to person but often have a profound effect on those left behind.
