Our forefathers understood that when we die, we enter into God's rest...we just go to sleep until judgement. 

Today, when we die, we get to party with friends and loved ones in a mansion on streets of gold.  We get to live a new life, just like the one we have on earth...only better.

Sorry to disappoint, but this view of "heaven" is not supported by scripture; nor is kneeling before God and worshiping him for eternity...the only position supported by scripture, old and new testaments, is "sleep."  With very few exceptions, everyone in the Bible who dies goes to "sleep with their fathers."  It's not a bad thing, sleep is merciful.

Partying with friends?  What if Dad, or God forbid, Mom, wasn't there?  How would you like to think, for eternity, about loved ones in hell?  God would not do that to his kids.

Don't worry about those who have passed; their fate is already sealed and there's nothing you can do about it anyway.  If it helps you to think they're waiting for you in heaven, okay; believe whatever you want; you will never know their final outcome.

"Heaven" is not the issue...it's judgement.  "Heaven" is just a place to rest until you stand before God to be judged.  At that time you will receive either eternal life or eternal damnation.  Stop focusing on the afterlife, and start focusing on life today.

Do Not Be Deceived: How you live your life matters...it determines your future.