I am back from Ohio. And Granny's funeral. It was a time of conflicting emotions.
Sadness... over the loss of Granny and all that she meant to us.
Concern... for my grandfather.
Relief... Granny's pain and suffering has ended.
And even joy. Seriously - JOY!
Because we know that Granny is in heaven. More than several times I've caught myself smiling as I've wondered what she's doing up there. I can only imagine! The whole family took great pleasure in knowing Granny would have been delighted with the gorgeous snowstorm that hit the night before and the day of her funeral. Not a blustery snowstorm. Rather, a deep, quiet snow. Huge flakes drifting down from the sky and blanketing everything. Muffling all the sounds. During her life, she was known to call people during a snow to say, "Have you looked outside? Isn't it beautiful? I'm just sitting here enjoying God's beautiful creation!" (And for those of us not living in the area: "I sure wish you could see it!")
I wish each of you could have known Granny. To that end, I plan to occasionally share some of my memories of Granny with you. And some "Granny-isms."
Thank you to all of you who prayed for me and my family. Your prayers were so tangible to us. We felt wrapped up in them!
("I Can Only Imagine" performed by Mercy Me)
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This is one of my favorite songs. I am hoping that we work it into our expressive worship group.
Dawn, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother! I can tell just by her photos that she was beautiful inside and out...
I can imagine how much you miss her...but as you said, we can only imagine how wonderful heaven is!
(((HUGS)))
Your Granny is lovely. And undoubtedly even moreso now that she is in the presence of her Savior!
I am sorry for your loss. I've heard it said that the loss of a grandparent is the end of your childhood.
I'm not ready.
And to come home to Christmas decor?!
Insult to injury.
I wish I could have come taken them down for you while you were gone.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Granny was beautiful! She is surely enjoying that snow.
Welcome home, Dawn.
That is one of my favorite songs.
Another special memory of your grandmother--the snow. How neat.
This is my all time ever favorite praise song! And when you said in your post that you could only imagine what it must be like for Granny, I started humming this song!
Glad you are back home and reminiscing about the funeral and your Granny with a spirit of joy--
Love you,
YBFA&F
Dawn - I am truly sorry for your great loss. I remember your Granny...from Church when we were what, gradeschool?? She was always so soft spoken, and positive. She impressed me, even as a small child, with her gentle ways. She was a true "lady". Our world needs more of them today. She was certainly someone to emulate...as I know you have done your whole life.
I pray that your memories will turn quickly from tears to smiles as your heart heals from her absence on earth.
Beautiful post! I love your faith in this moment!
My thoughts are with you and your family over the loss of your grandmother. But I'm so happy for you that you have the assurance she's in heaven, and that you'll see her again.
Hugs,
Liz
I'm glad that you were blessed with snow knowing how much she would have loved it. I pray that your grandfather will find peace over his loss too Dawn. My heart just breaks for him.
What a wonderful Grannie you had! I am praying for your family in this temporary loss! Thank God for the promise of heaven! :)
I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. I really am. She seems like she was one peach of a woman and her legacy lives on in you. :)
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