I have swollen eyes that hurt from all the tears. I have a heart breaking because a woman I have come to love and deeply respect has shared with me she is ready. She is ready to meet the Lord and be with all her loved ones that have gone before her.
As my mind floods to all the sweet memories we have had, happy times shared, sad times too, oh the tears just flow. She was there on our wedding day, she was there when our babies were born, she was there when we bought our first home, and then our second, she was there. Through all these years she has shown us love and wisdom. She has loved my children like her own, she has loved me like her own.
This special woman we call grandma. She's my husbands grandma Alice, but by marriage she became my grandma too. She recently told my daughter "You have no idea just how much I love you" I cried as she spoke those words of my heart. Sweet grandma Alice you have no idea just how much I love you too.
As you prepare to meet your maker, I cannot help feel so sad. I am loosing not only a grandma but a mom. You have taught how to live and love and be a mother. You have shown me and my babies so much love. You have shown love to my husband, and I know he sees you like a mom too. O how we love you and will so deeply miss you.
I know I should be so grateful that you know and love the Lord and that because of your faith I will see you again. But in this moment all I can see is what I will loose.
I don't even know how to begin to thank you for loving us the way you have. We are so blessed to know you and call you grandma.
Oh, Amy. You have been blessed, indeed.
ReplyDeleteAs God takes His dear daughter home, I pray He will comfort your heart with His unending love.
Let the tears flow because of your sadness - right onto His loving shoulder. He'll hold you, dear one, and He will carry you through.
Much love,
Karen