Knowing Where To Look

My wife's sister passed away early this morning.  She had been battling cancer for many months.

Many years ago, my wife's sister simply walked out on her husband and two small sons.  She wanted to lead the party life.  The party life proved to be a tough road with many challenges.  There was very minimal contact between my wife's sister and family members for decades.

A couple of weeks ago, my wife's sister called one of her sons "out of the blue" to let him know that she was coming for a visit the next day (she lived in a different state and had to fly).  She was barely healthy enough to fly.  However, she likely sensed that her earthly journey was nearing and end.  It is good that she had the opportunity to spend some time with each of her sons.  She also saw her only grandchild for the first time.

My wife's sister spent decades pursuing happiness, the same happiness for which all of us long.  She didn't have too much success in her pursuit.  She didn't know where to look for the happiness.  My hope and prayer is that God has provided her with the opportunity to finally enjoy the happiness she could never find on her earthly journey.