Sorry I didn't get back to you yesterday about your posting, Jim (B.).  My workload was REALLY busy, and my burden is heavy right now with concern for my husband's health.  I agree with Jim (M.) in this case.  I began writing Richard Markland after his wife's initial bout with cancer was in remission, then throughout his 1 year plus excruciating pain, as he watched his soulmate waste away in front of his eyes.  They had been married for 20+ years, and were as much a part of each other as Richard (my husband) and I are... just as God planned for married partners to be.  His grief is VERY deep and VERY strong, and still VERY new.
 
I would like to ask a favor of you, Jim (B.)?  Would you mind doing your own study on this subject, using Scripture, where I can place it on the same page of my website?  I think that would be a superb way of telling others who are grieving what the Bible has to say on the subject.  I think Richard just needs to know, in his own heart, what the Bible has to say regarding where his beloved wife is until the Resurrection/Rapture.
 
Thanks, Jim(s), and may you both have a blessed day in the Lord!
 
YSIC!
Peggy
www.his-forever.com