God is always in control

Recently my dad passed away the day before he was to return home from a rehabilitation stay at a nursing home. There had been some events that I had questioned concerning things going on with him. He surprised us all with this sudden heart problem and heart attack. I thought I had failed in my help in caring for him. I didn't push hard enough for answers and thought perhaps I could have stopped this from happening. A very good friend listened to my pain and regret and guilt over my not solving this problem before it got to this end. He replied " Do you think you have the power to take and give life?" "Can anyone do this?" Wow, what an answer for me. Of course, I cannot take and give life or decide when is the time. Only God can do this. My friend also said "Perhaps God allowed your eyes to not be open more fully to be able to allow you to be with your dad, at his side, upon his passing" "Had you pushed harder could he have perhaps been on a cold operating table all alone, away from family when God took him home?" I trully thank God for this friend who was able to show me the answer to my questions. God knew my mom and I needed to be with dad and that he would have wanted us there. I wish my dad could have lived longer. I miss him, but his health over the years had deteriated greatly and I don't think he was trully happy with his situation. He had pain and sorrow. Now, he is free. He is free of pains and sorrows. His health is great. He is with our Father and all of those he loved before that have went to God's home. He is not alone...he is blessed....he is free...he is happy! I will miss him till the day I die but I look forward to the day he greets me in heaven, welcoming me into God's house. I was blessed to have him for so many years!! I am blessed with my memories!