A while back, l felt quite sad about Adam being gone from my life, even after 25 years. And I told God about it, not complaining or asking the “why?!?” questions. I just let God know how much I miss my son. His response was a beautiful and gentle reminder of where Adam is today.

You see, Adam was a pilot of airplanes. It’s all he ever wanted to accomplish in life, well, mastering the trumpet, which he did (both) by the age of 17.

He made me proud! Of his accomplishments, for sure. But it was his character and his faith in Jesus that crowned my head. One of his favorite Christian hymns was “Beyond The Sunset.” It was my mom’s favorite, too.

I’ve sung that old hymn a thousand times, each time finding myself a bit closer to Heaven as I age.

Well, shortly after making my heart’s feelings known to God that day, He responded. And I captured it with my camera from the balcony of my apartment.

Adam… Flying his plane… Over the Cross… Toward the sunset and beyond… Three lights below

The three lights below represent Linda, Me, and Adam’s Sister Katrina.
We are to be the ‘light of the world,’ sharing our stories with others for hope and healing.

I am comforted by the scene, and I revisit this image on days of sad remembrance.

Here are the verses from that old hymn…

Beyond the Sunset

By Virgil and Branch Brock, 1936

Beyond the sunset, O blissful morning, when with our Saviour heav'n is begun.
Earth's toiling ended, O glorious dawning; beyond the sunset when day is done.

Beyond the sunset, no clouds will gather; no storms will threaten, no fears annoy;
O day of gladness, O day unending, beyond the sunset, eternal joy!

Beyond the sunset, a hand will guide me to God the Father, whom I adore;
His glorious presence, His words of welcome, will be my portion on that fair shore.

Beyond the sunset, O glad reunion with our dear loved ones who've gone before.
In that fair homeland we'll know no parting, beyond the sunset for evermore!

On Thanksgiving Day my favorite aunt passed from earth and ‘beyond the sunset’ to her eternal home in Heaven. I know she’s telling Adam all about us because she promised she would. I miss her, too.

Peace.