Today I stood beside my 88 year old Grandmother's hospital bed, holding her hand as she took her last breath. She had struggled previously, but slipped so peacefully into Heaven's bright light. I will never forget the look on her face as she peered into my Mother's eyes as Mother told her "It's OK, we will be alright, you go on and with with Daddy." Her look was almost as if she wanted to say "Are you sure?".... and we were! Oh, how I am going to miss her. I have been so blessed to have my Grandmother for my 44 years of life. To watch what a strong woman she has always been. Even when life was difficult, she was strong. Her Christian walk with God was one to admire. I need to be more like her, have the faith and dedication like she had. She was definitely a good example to follow.

In death, we seem to reflect more on life..........why is that? I guess we start that stroll down memory lane. What is so miraculous is that when we reflect, most of the bad times, don't seem to take presidence over anything any longer.....we remember the good, we smile and maybe even chuckle a bit! God is good. That is one way He helps us start the recovery period from our sadness, our loss!

She will be so missed, but she has left me with so much! I rejoice in the fact that she is in Heaven, with my Grandfather, my Step-Father and many friends. As Cade said (the thinkings of an 8 year old-how wonderful) "In Heaven she will be like she is younger and she won't need her wheelchair anymore." Yes, Cade, how, true! In Heaven, she can stroll those streets of gold and watch over you! She loved him so much....her only Great Grandchild. He made her smile in the midst of her last struggles! One thing she always wanted was to see him play football....and today, she finally will !! ~Until Later