My "grandmom", as we called her, past away earlier this week. She passed away suddenly and unfortunately no one was really able to say goodbye to her, as I had the opportunity to do with my grandad. I have comfort in knowing, however, that we will be together again in heaven and as the hymn goes we sang yesterday, "what a day of rejoicing that will be." When I look back on the life Grandmom led the words that come to mind are gentle, quiet, wisdom, content, and most faithful. I know she prayed for years that one day I would come to know Christ as my savior. She was the one who was praying when no one else was. I ultimately made that decision, but I often wonder if it wasn't for her being a prayer warrior and her spiritual wisdom, where would I be today? I've had a special passage from the Bible up on one of my kitchen cabinets for probably close to a year. This passage has even more meaning to me now, knowing it was one of Grandmom's favorite passages and it was shared yesterday:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil."
Proverbs 3: 5-7
This is Grandmom with Caroline when she was only about 3 months old.
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