'Glimpses of Heaven': A Book Review

     'Glimpses of Heaven' by Trudy Harris is a great read for anyone who is dealing with the loss of a loved one or helping someone to pass with dignity and peace. The book is written as a collection of experiences Trudy, a Hospice nurse, has with her patients.

    The following quote from the book summarizes the message well:

    'All of life is a journey from the day we are born until the day we die. We are learning every
minute we are alive. No one, except the God who made us, knows what He put into each of our baskets of learning when we were conceived in our mother's womb. Only He knows the process by which we will grow to spiritual maturity and how easy or how hard the lessons will be for us. He will provide all the nourishment required to complete the journey well, but we have to be willing to learn from each and every person He puts on the path to teach us,whether or not we think the person is worthy of that role. In so doing, the underneath-threads, subtly woven by Him, will complete the tapestry of our lives, unseen by us.' (Harris, 177-178)

     'Glimpses of Heaven' is a quick read, but the myriad of stories from those who passed will linger in your thoughts.  Dying is really just the beginning of the journey home.