On the day I met my soon to be mother-in-law, she told me that when she went to be with Jesus she wanted no tears shed for her. That she understood her loved ones would hurt because of their loss, but that she wanted them to be happy for her, for she was going to be the happiest she had ever been.
In her honor I am grateful she is in no pain and the happiest she has ever been. But she is right, for those she left behind, the hurt is quite great. I am thankful that God is blessing her right now, and she chose to share those words with me.