“I’m looking forward to our reunion. We have much to catch up on. Thank you. Welcome, home, old friend.”

What was your reaction to these words, the conclusion of Gerald Ford’s posthumous eulogy to Jimmy Carter, spoken by his son, Steve Ford at Jimmy Carter’s funeral? I am sure you were moved

Mine was to burst into tears.

Redemptive words, spoken in a holy place. A blessing for all of us. Two persons, rivals for the presidency, connected by respect, admiration and affection.

Whatever heaven is, this is the stuff of it.