Precious in GOD's sight is Mother, HIS BRIDE, Removed from earthly cares she carried inside. O her delight, O her blessed peace at last… Many burdens, stresses she bore, now are past. On streets of gold, she walks with HIM adored Together with others who know her LORD. Enchanted with CHRIST for all eternity Dear Mother’s soul is forever set free! This promise sure…GOD soothes my heart to mend Only a little while, then time will end. GLORY awaits us, and now Mom waits too! Love with THE SAVIOUR and HEAVENly view. Over-shadows all the tests life’s ever thrown Resting in HIS care~she’s there by HIS throne. Yesterday’s pain gone! She’s never alone! 1 Chronicles 16:27 “Glory and honour are in HIS presence; strength and gladness are in HIS place.” I was thinking of Mom enjoying CHRISTmas in Heaven this year…not just one day out of the year, but every day, for all eternity! (My emphasis deliberately on CHRIST, who truly is the reason for the season!) CHRISTmas In Heaven It seems so early the garlands and ornaments appear I see them often in stores long before the frost is here. I used to let it bother me at how the jokes abound… AS CHRISTmas trees and lights compete with costumes all around. Merchants rival each other for more profit to entice, Such little thought left for Thanksgiving…is that worth the price? On the other hand, they would do far better to give more space To honor the Savior of the world and GOD’s amazing grace. Then the thought occurred to me, how is this day spent in Heav’n? Are there shining trees, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, and wise men? Are the angels singing “Glory To God In The Highest? And do merry gentlemen enjoy that haven of rest? Have the faithful come to adore HIM and kneel at HIS throne? I’m thinking this is Heaven’s norm, not just one day alone! Not just the trees, but everything is brightly beaming there… A few more loved ones taken “home” now in this splendor share!