A dear friend recently commented to me that she loves how fiercly I love my family. And when she said that, Grams immediately came to my mind. I get that fierce love from Grandma. To know Grandma was to know love and home. She made you feel loved and accepted no matter where you were. From her home, to church, to our tire shop and beyond. She brought love and a sense of home and comfort with her.
She got that love from our precious Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she is now with for eternity. Her love and relationship with Christ wasn't just something she did on Sunday-it was her life. And because of that, her influence and impact goes farther than we will ever know this side of Heaven.
As I think about the days ahead, the memories and experiences we have yet to come, my heart aches with the reality she won't physically be with us. But God is good and gives comfort and peace in all things. He has reminded me that we move forward with her in our hearts. We continue on the legacy she has left.
So I will continue to fiercly love my family. I will continue to press into my Savior and walk with Him daily. I will ask the Lord to fill me with His love to overflowing so I can leave a trail of love and belonging-just like my Grandma.
Kristal! Your grandmother was a special lady. Let me tell you why:
ReplyDeleteQuite a few years ago, when you all went on your annual vacation to Gulf Shores, her and your grandfather asked me to watch one very angry cat! Well, angry at me, maybe not others! I went there daily to clean up/feed the felinic (is that a word?) creature and never got the time of day. Every time I went there, I was treated with the utmost disrespect. Not even a handshake! Maybe she had a bad week, I dunno!
I completed my weekly duties and a few days later, I received a card. It was a thank you card that was written and signed...by the cat! I can't remember his/her name, but apparently my daily visits were actually appreciated! I have no clue how the cat was able to purchase a gift card but I was so thankful it did!
Just for the record. I know cats can't write thank you cards or purchase gift cards, so I am thinking that writing was actually your grandmas! I got such a kick out of the way she worded it, and as I was sitting in the celebration service Saturday, that simple gesture from her years ago reminded me how awesome she was. I know I still have that card here somewhere as it was one of my favorite ever, but haven't been able to locate it. What was crazy though, was as I was looking, I found one other card amongst the picture container, and it was a get well card from your grams/gramps for when I was in the hospital for my emergency surgery years ago!
She will be missed. We love you and your entire family and are so thankful for your friendship. Your tribute was well written. Thanks for sharing! We will keep you all in our prayers!
In Christ,
Brian
Oh Brian, this memory is great!! Thank you so much for sharing!! We very much appreciate your love, prayers & Friendship!!
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