Lost?

Journal entry by Ann — May 3, 2018
In my grief share group some very interesting words were said on the video. The man was talking of loss and said, “I have not lost my loved one because “lost” infers that I don’t know where someone is or that they can’t be found.” Then He went on to say since he knew where his loved one was they were not lost. So this got me thinking. Since Logan technically is not lost where would I say he is?

Passed away…. Passed away to what?
Gone…. Gone where?
At rest….At rest from what?
He lost his life…. What does that mean?
Not with us anymore…. Where did they go?
We lost him…. So can he be found and where?

There are so many phases that people use and it is all to avoid the discomfort of saying the person died. I do it too, it seems to take the sting out of the words just a bit. Just like I call the cemetery “Logan’s place” it just doesn’t hurt as much as saying his grave. I’m not in denial it’s just easier to say.

Since I got to peer into the window of Logan’s heart I know that he is not lost. We taught and invested into his life. Though his choosing Jesus to be his Savior was all about his relationship with God, not just because of our teachings. I fully believe that Logan is in heaven. So he is not lost, he is in the arms of his Savior. I have not lost him and because of my relationship and love for the Lord I will be reunited with him someday. Though my wanting to go to heaven has to do with seeing God face to face. The thought of being with my heavenly Father overwhelms my heart with joy and getting to see Logan is a bonus.🤗

So what phrase will I say……..I guess I’ll just stick with my son passed away. It’s easier and everyone knows what that means. No explanation is necessary.
Sending goodnight hugs, Ann