It's been a hard day. I really haven't had a lot of experience with death. But I was able to be at the hospital with her today. And I think it helped.
Today Grandma was surrounded by her six children, who cried and laughed, and sang some good Codemo renditions of When The Roll is Called Up Yonder and some of her other favorite songs.
She went home at 1:19pm.
We are sad. But we know she's in Heaven with Jesus, where she has longed to be her whole life. She's there with Grandpa. She has kids there that she has never met, and grandchildren too. There's definitely a celebration going on up there.
And I think she and Grandpa are dancing. Even though (being the good conservative woman she is!!), she will likely deny it once we all get there to see her again. i just know they're going to be dancing for a long, long time.
We miss you already, Grandma.
What a beautiful picture, Julie! I can see lots of similarities between you and your grandparents. I'll continue to pray for your family and I'm so glad that you know she's with Jesus. That helps so much!
ReplyDeleteThat was a beautiful post... it made me tear up! I am so sorry for your loss, but I'm glad that you can rejoice knowing that your Grandma is with Jesus. Makes me think of the Chris Rice song, Untitled Hymn.
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