A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was leaving the room after
paying a visit, and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what
lies on the other side."

Very quietly the doctor said, "I don't know."
"You don't know? You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the
other side?"

The doctor was holding the handle of the door. On the other side of
the door there came the sound of scratching and whining. As he opened
the door a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager
show of gladness.

Turning to the patient, the doctor said, "Did you notice that dog? He
had never been in this room before. He did not know what was inside.
He knew nothing except that his master was here, and when the door
opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the
other side of death, but I do know one thing: I know my Master is
there, and that is enough. And when the door opens, I shall pass
through with no fear, but with gladness."

~ Author Unknown