We all have an appointment with death. Some die suddenly and unexpectedly.

Some die after a long battle with a disease or illness. Some die of old age; they come to the end of a long life and close their eyes in death.

We accept coming to the end of life, and dying old, but the first two are more difficult for us to accept. People who die suddenly have very little suffering, if any.

One moment they are here and the next in Heaven, if they are believers. Their death is easier on them, but harder for others to accept.

Too many unanswered questions are left behind. In most cases no plans were made for their death.

People who die from a long battle with illness know how they are going to die; they just do not know when. They do, however, get to finalize their life and bring it to a close.

They can prepare others for their impending death, and they can prepare to meet God. They can leave behind a final chapter of their life, the way they choose.

It is important to know where you are going when you die. It is more important to be ready for your death.

But, the most important is for all those who know you to join you in Heaven. This book was written to help people with the next chapter of life and to comfort those left behind.

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