Lent Day 29

 Cheating a bit today and posting this testimony by Jennifer Rees Larcombe about dying.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61VFDEBBJm0

I remember John Paul Jackson talking about the colours of heaven being like sound waves which vibrated with not just colours but music too. Cant wait to experience that.  To all of you who have given someone over to heaven's care may these few words bring comfort today.

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