Today I thought about what Heaven might be like, and I pictured a little green tree frog I used to have for a pet. Little Kermit was hopping about as happy as can be with ponds and big green leaves. It looked like the most beautiful rainforest you've ever seen. Then I saw my Grandpa, who passed away in October at the age of 92. Good ol' Gramps was the best there was. I sat on a bench with him and we talked about life for hours, and he made me laugh at all of his silly jokes. Then I thought about my childhood hamster Cookie. Even just a little hamster like her had so much spirit! She would run around the cage as fast as she could and then run to the roof of her plastic house and jump off. When she died I got a new one just like her, but this one was a little mean spririted. She bit me the first day, and a few days later she got sick and died. But she just wasn't fit for this world and God had to take care of her, just as God takes care of all the lonely, the sick, the depressed. He restores all of the health and happiness that is not always possible here on Earth. I believe this because of my faith in Christ, and because that is what he promised when he walked this Earth. One of my favorite quotes is by an atheist-turned-Christian, the author C.S. Lewis: "I believe in Christianity as I believe in the sun. Not because I see it, but because by it, I see everything else."

Then I saw my Allie. She was so happy to see me! She and I immediately became best buds again and we went everywhere together. It was just like old times. But you know what the best part of my vision was? Being able to communicate openly with God and to know ALL the answers, and to look down upon those still left here on Earth, but only at the times that were appropriate. Some things we would not be permitted to see from Heaven, in my vision at least. I don't know why but it just came to me.

I just wanted to share this with you all.

With love,
Jenny

Dear Jenny,

What a wonderful vision of heaven!

Dear Jenny, I can't wait to see Heaven in person and be with all our loved ones. I know I will be thrilled with the streets of gold and all the wonder we will see. No wonder the Bible says there will be silence in Heaven for the space of a half hour when we first enter. We will need time to take it all in. I am so glad you shared with us. Heaven will be so much more than we ever thought or dreamed or hoped.
Love, Ann

Very inspiring, Jenny!

Lynn

I love the vision of heaven. I know in my heart it is true. I held Moose's ashes yesterday, I said to my believing friend Don.." It is amazing that..the being that I loved, that was my life for 9 yrs is this pile of ashes, where did he go? Surely he didn't just cease to exist." We are soppose to remember the experiences that convinced us...I have a list way to long to write.
Looking down from heaven when appropiate...rings true, after my mother died I heard her in my heart tell me to take care of my dad, she was okay. She died July 13, 1994 as I was making Dad xmas dinner at my home that year (being at mom's was to hard) Dad wasnt there yet and I felt my mothers presence, I could smell her I could feel her in my soul, no words or thoughts, then came tears..but a different kind of tears..tears of an inner joy. I felt like I had just been given a gift.
Something strange about that time...mom and dad had bought a home, mom redid the whole thing, carpet, windows, she would comment often that she just loved her home so much. Well one evening after she died I was sitting on the back yard steps. And do you know how people scratch the date when cement is poured? As I looked down I saw the date........July 13, 1956.....I was in awe...they had only owned the house since 89........I was born in 56....
I can tell you that Jesus is real to all who have eyes to see, I come to this conclusion not by what I have read but what I have experienced. Love Pamela

Thank you all for your meaningful words. Abby's Mommy, I loved hearing about Abby and the frogs. I have no doubt that Abby and Kermit are good buddies now. Ann, you are right, it will be so much more than we could ever imagine. My vision doesn't even come close to the wonder of what we will find there. Pamela, it's so amazing to notice things like July 13, 1956, and to know that they're not coincidences -they're just ways that God reassures us of His plan and of His presence.

Well, we're off to pick up our new baby Lucy. I told Allie this morning that I missed her so much and that she would never be replaced, and that we were getting Lucy because she needs a home and because we have so much love to give. I told her that I hoped Lucy would remind me of her, but that "you are one of kind, Allie, and I will always love you!" And Allie looked back at me from her picture and she told me, "it's ok Mom. Go get Lucy and love her as much as you love me." I'll post pictures soon!

Love,
Jenny

Dear Jenny, Take a lot of pictures of your new baby Lucy so we can see more of the little doll. I am so glad sweet Allie gave you the comfort you needed to love your new baby with all you heart.
Love, Ann

Jenny,

I just read your email as I weep thinking of my darling Suzy. I always say that her little voice sounds just like the chirping tree frogs in the rain saying, "Mom, mom, mom!" And that her soul is like the sun, just as bright and warm, and that living without her is like living without the sun.

I love your vision. I hope with all my heart that is the way it will be. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Love,
Suzanne

You expressed in words some of the things that were only feelings and images to me ~ It appears that sometimes God gives a glimpse to help us (me) in times of sadness or doubt and that is what I think he did with the words from your vision of Heaven ~ I appreciate so much the diversity of information I have received since becoming a member here ~ I am a student in the Class of Life and I am learning more every day ~ Amber is closer to my heart these days ~ although I am still so sad and I miss her so much ~ I am moving in a different direction with my grief and feel capable of preparing a place for her in my heart now ~ that is a hard transition to make ~ but when I read post's such as the one here I find that it makes sense in a way I was not aware of before all this happened to me ~ I am still not sure what it all means ~ but I am glad to be on the journey ~ thank you so much ~ Sincere Thoughts , Kathryn