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)
