The End is Not the End

Been studying the Gospel of John again. In chapter 11, Jesus heard that His friend, Lazarus, was ill. He then makes some enigmatic statements, which the disciples don't understand:
     ---Lazarus' sickness will not end in death.
     ---Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I will wake him up.
     ---Finally Jesus declares clearly: Lazarus is dead.


Jesus reminds the disciples that the final goal is that His glory be seen in all circumstances so that they would believe in Him.


My musings from these verses: 


The END MAY NOT BE THE END:
     ---The end of childhood (age) does not necessarily mean the end of childlikeness.
     ---The end of schooling does not mean the end of learning and education.
     ---The end of singleness by getting married does not necessarily mean the end of loneliness.
     ---The end of a career does not mean the end of working.
     ---When children grow up and move out of the house, it is not the end of parenting.


You can make your own list from your life experiences. When something ended, was it really the end? How can God be glorified through it all and your faith increased?