Letter from Marilyn Rossner

Dear, dear Friends,

Thank you so much for all your prayers for my most precious and loving brother Mel.
He made his transition Thursday, February 26 at 9:50 AM. I had the great honour and privilege of being with him as he took his last breath and entered the heavenly dimension of life.
I arrived at the hospital Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM and was met by the nurses and several of Mel’s colleagues. The nurses said Mel was waiting for me and would likely go that evening. The colleagues and friends told me of experience after experience of how mel had helped them.
They said he was an outstanding friend and colleague and stood for honesty, hard work and a willingness to help all and at all times. He was very strong in his faith and encouraged others to have faith and courage and believe no matter what the experience. All of them “knew” me from what he had said and so I felt so very protected, loved and assured of their support.
I saw him Wednesday evening for several hours and prayed and spoke with him. He opened his eyes several times and I knew he heard me. His breathing was smooth but shallow and he seemed ready.
After a few hours rest at the hotel nearby I returned to the hospital very early in the morning. He was so, so, so peaceful and his face looked so, so youthful, almost childlike.
The clinical assistant turned him on the other side as I went for a cup of tea. I went to the other side of the bed and spoke with him. He began to breathe slower and slower. His face began to have a glow around it and his mouth had a gentle smile and he was so, so peace-filled. I spoke with him and had my hand on his forehead and then…he breathed one more time!
I sat down to pray. The nurse came in and then checked and said that he had gone…she closed his eyes and left. The eyes opened and then I closed them.
How privileged and grateful I am to have been there with my dear, dear brother at this auspicious time.
Shortly after that some of his colleagues and friends called and visited to offer me support. His doctor of eighteen years came in too. They all spoke of what a wonderful, responsible, honest, honourable person he had been to all he met and knew. The funeral representatives allowed me to help them prepare and put him on the stretcher to take him out of the hospital. What a privilege this was.
Certainly I will miss the physical presence of my brother who was always there for me. We spoke almost daily since our parents made their transition, thanks to The Almighty. I am aware of the heavenly world and so was he. We often spoke of the “after Earth life”. I am sure he has been well received in heaven and will enjoy the blessings of those who have already greeted him.
Thank you for being there for him these last three weeks. (February 1…he entered the hospital…to find out why his feet were swollen and he was so tired!)
Thank you for being there for me and for the love and support you have given me and continue to do so. This is the greatest gift you can give me and I am grateful for you. Thank you my dear one.
As for dear Mel…he is on a journey of Divine light. We continue to be strong and to be assured that life goes on beyond the earthly sojourn. One of Mel’s statements to all in need was “Be strong! Go forth and carry on! Tomorrow is yet another day!”

Much love and appreciation to you!
Marilyn


PS: His full name on Earth was
Melvin C. Zwaig