This morning we said goodbye to a sweet mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
The last few weeks have been difficult to watch as she fought her battle against Alzheimer's. This weekend was no exception as we watched our sweet grandma slipping away from this life here on earth and into the arms of her loving Savior. At this moment, I can't quite write all that is in my heart and mind. There are so many things I could say about our wonderful grandma, stories to share about who she was as a person and the numerous lives she touched in so many different ways. They will come and I will share, but for now, I am thankful for the moments these last several weeks and this past weekend to have been able to spend with her.
We are blessed that God gave us all special moments with her, moments where she knew each of us were there with her this weekend, moments where she could communicate with each of us. That is a rare treasure and one for which we are all thankful for tonight.
We are also blessed to have so many wonderful friends who have lifted us all up in prayer over the last several weeks and particularly this weekend and today. We have felt your prayers and they mean more than you know- thank you.
We are also blessed to have so many wonderful friends who have lifted us all up in prayer over the last several weeks and particularly this weekend and today. We have felt your prayers and they mean more than you know- thank you.
Today she joined Jesus, her husband, and Uncle Ken who I know welcomed her with open arms. As I joked this morning, I know that she's about take over and direct the heavenly choir- she loved to sing and loved music. What better place to be than in heaven praising her Savior in person. I have a feeling heaven is about to get just a bit more lively now that she's there and has full strength and energy.
Thankful that today she was healed.
For now, we say goodbye today on this side, but are thankful for that peace that comes in knowing we will see her again- we are not without hope. Thankful we serve a God that will one day wipe away all tears from our eyes and there will be no pain or sorrow and these things will pass away. Thankful she is experiencing that right now- in this very moment. In the meantime, our hearts grieve as she will be missed, but thankful that God's grace is sufficient.
I don't have to say it- she knows it already--
I don't have to say it- she knows it already--
"Grandma- you were loved not only by me, but by many and will be greatly missed."
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