He made it possible for sinful . . . He alone knows the way. He alone IS the way to eternal life. Christ promised that He is going to prepare a place for us. Consequently, death is not the end for the child of God.
Death is a transition.
It is the goal of our living on this earth. Elaine Myers has gone to be with the Lord. She is more alive now than she has ever been. Notice also that there will be a reunion. Paul describes the second coming of Christ.