"I had my arm around father, and he leaned heavily against me. He was very weak, and we spoke only about Heaven. 'The very best is yet to come,' had always been one of Father's favorite expressions. 'Whatever comes to pass, Heaven awaits us,' we reminded him. 'That is certainly true,' said Father." Later, after Father had passed, "The best is yet to come was his motto, and now the best has come for him." -- Corrie ten Boom from A Prisoner and Yet
