Life With Boys: Heaven

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by Renae Chiovaro on March 5, 2013

Last Tuesday my paternal grandpa peacefully passed away. My dad had called me Monday night to alert me that grandpa had taken a turn for the worse. Being on the other side of the country was tough as I wanted to be close to my family. When I was preparing for work on Tuesday morning I had an experience I almost can’t explain.

I became overwhelmed with emotion thinking of my grandpa. I just kept thinking I wish I was by his side so I could say “It’s okay to go and be at peace. You lived a good life. Say hi to grandma when you get to the other side.”

Since I was dealing with a three hour time difference, it was too early to call my family. But in my heart I knew that grandpa had passed. I could feel it with every bone in my body. I went to work and told my office manager of my experience. She comforted me the best she could.

Three hours later I had a message on my cellphone from my dad. My heart sank. I knew what he was going to say on that message but I played it anyway. Grandpa had peacefully passed early that morning.

Needless to say the rest of the day I was a wreck.

When I got home Capt. M, age 6, said “What’s wrong mom?”

I explained that my grandpa had passed away. I showed him a picture and told him who he was since Capt. M never had the opportunity to meet him.

Capt. M then says, “but why are you so sad?”

Me: “Well when someone dies you never get to see them again. I am sad because I won’t get to see my grandpa again.”

Capt. M with a slight smile on his face: “Yes you will! You will see him again when you go to Heaven mom!”

Instantly my spirits were lifted by the wisdom of my son. I couldn’t help but smile. I truly believe that God was involved in the whole day- from my emotional morning spiritual goodbye to grandpa to the blessing of Capt. M’s reminder of Heaven. Even though we are not regular church attenders, God is still ever present. And I am very thankful for that!

 

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Renae Chiovaro

Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.

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