Happiness in the Midst of Loss

The following testimony is from Jose: My wife attended a church where she converted to Christianity during a Jesus Film showing. From that day, a dramatic change took place in her life. The way she served others caught my attention. Yet, I still would not go to church with her.

One day we sat down after working all day on the farm and she said to me, “I’m not afraid to die because I know where I’m going. I am happy.” After a taking a deep breath, she told me not to worry about what she was about to tell me. She said, “Four months ago, I went to the doctor and they informed me that I had terminal cancer and no medicine could help me. For the past few months, I knew that I was going to die. I shared this with my mother who helped and encouraged me. Now you know and don’t worry, everything will be fine. What matters most to me is that you and our daughter go to church at the end of the month to see the Jesus Film movie.” Three days after she said those words, I had to take her to the hospital emergency room. Four days later she died. I reacted in desperation without knowing what to do.

Later I remembered her words when she said, “If I die, I’m going to go to heaven. I want you and our daughter to be there with me when you leave this earth.” Her words impacted me and I heeded them. When they showed the Jesus Film, I went to the church and I accepted Christ as my personal Savior. I now understand the joy that my wife had in spite of her illness. I have happiness in the midst of my loss, but know that when I leave this earth I will be with her in heaven. God has blessed our lives.