Here are some of Tran Tran’s favorite Bible Verses.

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:4

Just kidding. Those were my two favorite. Now, here is hers:

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

The basis of Tran Tran’s life is revolved around her faith and her devout belief in God. I can respect that even if I’m not always sure where my spiritual path will lead me in the coming years.

Though I see much hypocrisy in many Christians I encounter, Tran demonstrates good will and compassion towards others, and I can see the holiness at least in her character and demeanor. We have always to an extent cared about each other, and will always will, even after I outlive her. As a nurse practitioner she now has to put her compassion to good use treating patients, and overprescribing them medication of course.

I wish her good luck in the growth of her faith and wish her well as she continues her journey towards heaven.

But even if she doesn’t get into heaven, we can at least all remember that heaven is a place on earth.