The thing my grandmother treasured most was her family. She was the one who brought us all together and helped us through so many trying times with her kind and comforting ways. Who will comfort us now? Oh so many times in the last few days I've wanted to pick up the phone and talk with her. But, there are no phone lines that reach Heaven. That doesn't mean we are without hope or without comfort. I can quite literally feel my Heavenly Father's arms wrapped tightly around me at this moment (Psalm 121)! :)
There just don't seem to be words adequate enough to explain what a special blessing this woman was or how blessed I am to be a part of her legacy! How do you wrap a lifetime of love up in just a few words?
It was her house where we all gathered for Sunday dinners and the holidays. It was her kind heart the bound us all together and made us family. It was her kind nature that welcomed everyone and made her such a great pastor's wife. It was her faith that pointed us all to a loving Heavenly Father who is carrying us through these tough times now.
My grandfather passed away several years ago, so I know he was happy to have his bride back with him and is probably now showing Nana around the streets of gold!
Please pray for our family as we make some difficult arrangements over the next few days. But, even though our grief will eventually pass, we know Nana's joy is ETERNAL and for that, we can say PRAISE GOD! :)
2 comments:
Oh, precious Kara. How you have captured the essence of your grandmother's role as godly matriarch to your family, and how I am so thankful for the hand she has had in forming you into who you are. God bless each one of you during this time, and know that we love you dearly and send our deepest sympathies. Indeed, heaven is rejoicing at the reunion of a faithful servant and her precious husband, and her heavenly Father!
What a sweet tribute Kara. Your Grandmother sounds like she was a wonderful woman. You are so lucky to have had such a godly woman to influence you and help you become the godly woman you are today. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are here if you need anything.
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