Like Tony whose mother died suddenly just a few days ago. It's very cold right now. The grief is almost unbearable. They both are talking about the hope factor because their life is anchored to a personal relationship with Christ. They know death cannot ultimately win.
Death is reduced to being a painful interruption.
Very painful, but only an interruption. The winter will not last forever. The reunion in the spring is sure to come and last forever. Because Jesus died to remove the great separator of sin, the sin that separates us from God and from each other. Because Jesus conquered death the moment He walked out of His grave He assures those who belong to Him that they will share His victory over death.