Presence

A reflection from Rachel Van Wingen:

There have been many moments when I was convinced that God was with me. This was one.

My sister had been under hospice care at her home for over a year. Her disease had left her totally dependent on others, and she could no longer communicate. I had moved back to Kansas to be near and to help where I could.

One day her daughter called and said she was nearing the end. I was two hours away and told her I would not attempt to get back in time. But I prayed, “God, please send an angel to guide her way.” A few minutes later, the daughter texted that she had peacefully slipped away. Amen.