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The provided documents don't directly address whether we will lose memories of Earth while in heaven. However, they do contain some relevant insights about memory and recognition in the eternal state. Ellen White described that when we gather around the great white throne, "we shall see souls who have been saved through our agency, and shall know that one has saved others, and these still others—a large company brought into the haven of rest as the result of our labors" (MB 90.2). This statement suggests we will remember our earthly work and recognize those we influenced for Christ, indicating at least some continuity of memory. She also wrote about the promise that "then shall I know even as also I am known" (LDE 283), quoting 1 Corinthians 13:12. This suggests an expansion rather than a loss of knowledge and understanding in heaven. The context implies we will have fuller comprehension, not diminished awareness of our past. While these passages don't explicitly state whether painful earthly memories will remain or be removed, they do indicate that positive memories—particularly of God's work through us and the relationships formed in Christ—will be part of our eternal experience. The emphasis is on recognition, understanding, and the joy of seeing the results of faithful service. The documents provided focus more on the glories awaiting us and our preparation for heaven rather than the specific mechanics of memory in the eternal state. A more complete answer would require searching her writings specifically on topics like "memory in heaven," "forgetting earth," or remembrance in eternity.--- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about recognizing loved ones in heaven? • How did she describe the difference between our current understanding and what we'll know in eternity? • What did she teach about the joy and activities of the redeemed in heaven? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=Did+Ellen+say+we+will+lose+memories+of+Earth+while+in+heaven)