John 5:28, 29 shows us that those who have died will "hear his voice and come out". Lazarus, a close friend of Christ, heard that voice of Christ and came out of his tomb back to life on earth. If Lazarus had gone to heave and continued to live, what would have been the point to bring him back to life on earth? To show us. Ecc. 9:5, 10 shows state of death. Love that hope!
I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. I wish I had known sooner and I would have come to the funeral today. The Carlins were our family for many years while my son Danny was in her daycare. I have so many nice memories of those years. My thoughts are with Bob and the entire family. Love, Carol