‘Here I am !’

The very devout Rogers family from Texas were always united and exemplified Christianity at its very best. The parents Christopher and Judith always encouraged their children to build an intimate relationship with Jesus. They frequently asked the children on spiritual themes to see if they are really preparing themselves appropriately for a solid youth and adulthood. One day they asked the younger child Jimmy to express himself about what heaven means to him. And Jimmy answered in this way: ‘Heaven is a special place, and when we get there an angel comes over and opens a big book, and starts calling names. And when he comes to our family, the angel says ‘Daddy Rogers!’ and dad responds ‘Here I am!’ Then the angel calls ‘Mommy Rogers!’ and mom responds ‘Here I am!’ Then he calls ‘Susie and Morris Rogers!’ and they respond ‘Here we are!’ and because I am the youngest, I have to stand on a box so that he can be sure I am there as I respond ‘Here I am!’'

It was the middle of May 2016 when the Rogers family was hit by a terrible tragedy. Little Jimmy was hit by a car when waiting for his school bus. He was in critical condition and surrounded by his family praying, he lost his life a few days later. But just before he died, Jimmy moved a little bit in his bed and tried to move his lips. Then, to the surprise of everyone, he uttered the words, very clearly heard by everyone ‘Here I am!’ By those three words, he was able to relieve some of his family’s anguish and remorse. With those 3 words, both his father and mother felt a sense of peace, and both knew exactly where little Jimmy was.