INSPIRASUNS

My brother-in-law Mac walked lovingly into the arms of Jesus yesterday afternoon. The past few weeks have been kind of a blur, which is understandable when the unexpected happens.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent time together as a family. We’ve said I love you more times than I can count. We’ve played “remember when”. We’ve laughed, cried, prayed, and asked Jesus to intervene. Ultimately, He did just that. He wrapped His loving arms around our Mac and escorted him home.

As I type this, I know that Mac was greeted by his mom and dad, saw friends who have gone before, and I’m guessing that by now, he has already checked out whatever garage Father has set up for him in Heaven.
Mac was one of a kind. He was filled with so much love for everyone he met. He simply didn’t have an enemy; he couldn’t hold a grudge, every child he met became an instant fan, and the love he had for family and friends was endless.

I’m sad as I type this little blog. I’m not sad for Mac, because I know he walks upright now, be-popping to his favorite tunes, having discussions with Jesus about things he may not have been quite sure about, and catching up with his folks about the time since they left us. No, I’m sad that for now, we can’t have conversations with Mac, can’t hug his neck, can’t listen to his silly humor, and man, I’ll miss his “mmm mmm’s” when he was enjoying a meal.

Saying goodbye is hard. Even our Lord Jesus wept at the grave of His friend Lazarus. However, there is a promise from our Lord that we will be with Him again in paradise. Mac just made the trip a little sooner than we wanted. He told me just a few days ago, “I’ll see you on the other side”. Yes, yes, you will, Mac. Thank you for being the wonderful person you were here in this world. I Can Only Imagine how wonderful you are there with Jesus. Until we meet again, we love you, Mac.

Friends, I’m going to take a few days off from this little blog. Thanks to all of you who have texted, called, and emailed over the past few weeks. Our family is so blessed to have you all. Please continue to lift prayers for the McQueen clan.

John 14:1-3
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.