Last night I was resting in my recliner when I heard noises coming from my kitchen. At first I thought it was just the house creaking while it was cooling down. Then suddenly the kitchen light came on. I could see someone crouched behind the open refrigerator door. At first I was afraid, but that feeling quickly passed. The person behind the refrigerator door started to come into the living room where I was sitting. He was carrying a small plate of food and a drink. When he got closer I could see that he was my brother Chuck who had passed away from cancer on 11.22.2007. He smiled and said hi. I could sense that he didn't want me to be afraid. He looked young and vital. I shook his hand and it was soft, but strong. I was filled with joy and knew that I was going to see him again and very soon.
 
I then woke up. I was asleep in my bed. Even though it was a dream, it could not have been more real. I felt this was just a trial run so I would be ready to accept seeing the dead in Christ when that moment arrives.