A sad day...an eternal hope

Well, after fighting for 48 hours, my little sister's horse, Lyndy, passed away yesterday. ;'( It was one of the saddest days of my life, and it seems so sad to watch a much loved life end. Yesterday evening, the sunset was beautiful, and it felt as though it ought to be raining, but I was reminded that life, and the world, just goes on. And somehow when something like this has just happened, that feels wrong, like everyone should recognize the loss of such a dear, vibrant heart, and sweet, loyal friend. But the world moves along, and old things die and new are born, but for those who knew that life, she will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her, and loved her. And she will be remembered, not forgotten, for thought the body passes away, the heart, and soul given by Christ lives on, so too will she live on, through those who loved her.
Every life is precious, unique, and cherished by someone. And when that life comes to the final stop, we mourn it deeply. But we also are grateful for the priviledge of knowing that person, that life, and look forward to the day when we will all be together again, in a place of God, where there will be no more suffering or tears. Thank God we have the hope of that beautiful place one day. And until then living to serve Him, and love others as He has loved us.