Death's View: Tribute to Grandpa Jenkins

I’m going to end your life. Where ever you are or whatever you are doing, in time, I’ll be there. Whether you are busy or whether you are asleep, when I get the nod, you and I will go for a walk. There you and I will leave those ailments behind that caused you pain: sickness, disease, dehabilitation, injury, stress or even a broken heart. You will thank me you know. Many see me as an event they despise. Like it’s my fault or something! Yet I am but a chapter’s end to a life created by another. If the other is an unknown to your soul, I’m sure our walk will last awhile for I cannot stand the heat down there! All that bickering, moaning and gnashing of teeth just isn’t my cup of tea.
Ah, but for the soul that knew the Creator that brought me to you, that walk will be such a more joyous one to walk! Whatever you were dealing with, whatever physical ailment that brought us together is no more a thought. It is no more a part of the soul that met me. These are the ones that make my job worthwhile! They actually LOOK FORWARD to meeting me! They put their arms around me and smile as we walk. They care about my day and what my journey has been like up to their arrival and LISTEN to me! And oh boy, when they see their greeting party at those big golden gates….it actually brings a sense of WOW to even my darken existence.
The other day I met yet another soul in need of transport and this one topped them all. Not only did I get a smile and an arm around me, he asked me if I would do HIM the honor of escorting him to meet the Creator and his family. I must say that I’ve never been told it was an honor to escort anyone, but this soul seemed anxious; anxious to the point of walking faster than I had before. When we arrived at those giant golden gates, his eyes just sparkled in amazement. Then you should have seen the amount of greeters! Led by a small, but precious soul surrounded by butterflies, they greeted him in mass. It was the most confirming moment of the Creator’s plan I have witnessed to date….and believe me, there have been PLENTY!
What is my point to explaining to you my view of myself? Because the day will come when I will end your life on earth. But don’t worry, if you’re anything like this last guy….I’m sure we’ll enjoy our walk together, with no memory of your pain to reside.  (For Grandpa Jenkins, 8/26/10)