Recently the girls' GG, short for great grandma, passed away. Above the girls are smelling a rose I brought home for them from GG's special service (that was the best description for a funeral I could come up with) We had been praying for her as she had been in the hospital. When we explained that GG was now better and had gone to heaven to be with Jesus Grace's response was one of joy. She was glad GG was better. Then she said with sadness, "Mom, but I will miss GG. Does God have SKYPE in heaven? We should skype GG!" Grace has an amazing memory and I think she will remember GG. Here are some things I want Grace, Faith, & Titus to remember:
-GG loved to look fancy she always wore necklaces & earrings.
-GG always gave out peanuts in the shell for Christmas. (i always loved that)
-GG never had a bigger smile than when her great grandkids came to visit. She loved their visits & artwork.
-She always commented on how beautiful each of them were, especially as babies.
-GG loved the Mississippi river.
One of the things I loved about GG's funeral was the focus on celebration. I'm so thankful we have the hope of heaven. Some glad morning when this life is over....its only with this hope that it truly is a glad morning.
2 comments:
I'm so sorry for your loss, friend. August 5th is the anniversary of my grandma's death, so my heart resonates deeply with your hurt. Praying for you.
Jennifer
I love this. I agree that the focus on the celebration was wonderful. She would be happy with that.
Raylee has been asking about a lot about GG and she seems to understand what a wonderful thing it is that she is Heaven. She sometimes says out of now where "My GG is in Heaven." I ask her what she thinks GG is doing in Heaven and she replies "She' s dancing!", with a smile.
Grandma was a wonderful woman and we are blessed to have had her in our lives. Here are a couple of things in addition to your list that I will remember....
1. She was a die hard Hawkeye Fan. (I think she is one of the main reasons I am such a fan as well.)
2. She always smelled like her Estate Lauder perfume. I will smile every time I smell that familiar fragrance.
3. She loved life and family and enjoyed the days that God blessed her with. (I think even despite some of the struggles she lived with for so long.)
4. Her homemade noodles. True "made with love" comfort food that the whole family enjoyed. (I know my mom will carry on that tradition.
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