::Sony::

I found out yesterday that my friend, Sonia Hall, passed away. Sony, as she liked to be called, lived at Golden Age Manor, the nursing home my class visits. I've been visiting with Sony for about 6 months now and last night I decided to bring her some flowers to brighten up her room. As I walked down the hall and looked to the 3rd door on the left where she stays, her name was gone. I went to the next door, just to be sure I wasn't at the wrong door and her name was nowhere to be found. Some nurses at the end of the hall asked who I was looking for and when I told them they asked who I was to her. I told them I was her friend to which they replied, "Sonia passed away 3 days ago." I was shocked and tears immediately came to my eyes. I never saw Sony put her trust in the Lord although we had a few conversations about Him. I don't know if she finally surrendered to Him before leaving this world, but I know she had a chance to. She heard the truth and I hope I will see her one day in Heaven. God says that His word does not go out without accomplishing what it was sent forth for and will not return to Him void. He also says that He wants that none should perish. Some people's hearts are hardened, but some are softened and receive salvation even if right before meeting their Maker. I am ok with not seeing the fruit of my labor, but I hope so much that there was fruit and that I will see her again. Any person we meet could die at any time. We must speak the truth in love as often as the Lord gives us the opportunity. How will they be saved if they never hear and how will they hear if we do not tell them?