Dear Virgilio family, I wanted to say that I am deeply grieved to hear of your loss. My sincerest sympathies to the family. I didn't know Mary personally, but I'm sure she lived a happy and full life. The Bible would say that she had "special mightiness." (Psalm 90:10)Rest assured that that is not all she has. Mary has a hope for the future-the resurrection hope. Imagine being able to hug, kiss, and embrace her again! This is what Jesus promised at John 11:25 when he said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." Jesus did not die in vain, and his death and resurrection open the door for our loved ones who have died to have the hope of being resurrected. Not to heavenly life, but as the Bible teaches, to Paradise on earth. (Psalm 37:9-11; Revelation 21:4) Please read these scriptures in your own copy of the Bible. My thoughts and prayers are with you.