Absent from the body, present with the Lord, that's my belief, hope, and joy.
When we lose one so important in our lives it comforts so much to know they have the very best, while we wait out the rest of our walk. Tears help the healing a little, yet time seems to stop when the tie from this life to another has been broken.
Just a little thought from one who has my beloved in heaven, while I ramble on down here.