Who Needs 6 Flags?

This past week(end) has been one of the hardest moments of my life. To briefly state why, I watched my uncle literally fade away from this earth. Even though he has been fighting cancer for 5 years, he went into the hospital thinking a couple of bags of fluid would fix the problem. 

Three days later, Jesus took him HOME, where there is no pain, sickness, suffering, or sorrow. 

Throughout those three days, family members, close friends, business partners and workers, and old friends came to say goodbye and thank you. One minute we would all be laughing as stories were told; the next minute everyone was crying because of some sweet thing said. Talk about a roller coaster of emotions! All of those emotions were raw, the real deal; and, all of those emotions were fighting for my time and attention. My emotions continued to tumble, fight, and roll up and down through the wake/funeral. Looking back, I am so thankful that I witnessed his last days here on earth. 

"Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol pretty much sums up how my soul is feeling right now. Jesus, can you meet me where I am? Can you lay here with me because all I can think about is soaking in your presence.