Aloha I saw Donland's obituary here on line and wanted to send words of hope and encouragement that you, his friends and loved ones can be reunited with him in the future, It was never God's intention that we should get sick or get old and die. When he put Adam and Eve in the paradise garden they had an endless and happy life set before them. (Genesis 1:28) Our creator has not given up on that intention even though Satan, Adam and Eve messed up. (Isaiah 55:10-11) The Bible also tells us that it is Satan the Devil and not God who is responsible for death. As a result, Jehovah God sent his Son Jesus Christ to ransom us from death and destroy all the works of Satan (1 John 3:8). Jesus said: "I am the resurrection and the life. He that excercises faith in me will live even though he dies." (John 11:25) With Jesus as King of God's Kingdom, resurrection of the dead and a restored paradise on earth is assured So until such time as you are reunited with a. Happy healthy Donland, may you find comfort in these promises of God, R/ Martin SkipperGrumby@aol.com