i havnt had time to blog - but that doesnt mean there is noting to write about, just that I havnt prioritized writing.
God is good - and totally faithful despite the chaos.
My grandmother passed away just a half an hour ago. My mom just called me - and I came online to email marc and julie, so I thought I would blog about it a little bit. My thoughts and feelings.
My grandmother was a wonderful lady - she was 91 years old, and lived a great and long life... and mostly healthy until the last couple of weeks. Reflecting the past several days and visiting her, being around family cousins, uncles, aunts... I can still picture their house in Elverson... every room. The guestroom with the mirror/dresser and the bed we would sleep in when we stayed over night with the white popcorn stitch bedspread. Grandpa's study with all the books and interesting things in it (he was a pastor) The big garden out back. I even remember certain trees and where they would be in the yard. Plenty of Easter egg hunts makes one familiar with the place. The last years of that easter egg hunt always ended up with us cousins in a big battle whipping these hardboiled eggs at each other...
Grandma was always kind and gentle - like my mom is. A humble and Godly woman - supportive of family and friends, and caring. She was so giving even just a couple weeks ago, still supporting the ministry I am involved with at ACTV.
It was nice to see family just rally around in this difficult time. We knew her body was starting to give out, so the past several days, she had so many visitors. Neighbors, Grandchildren, Greatgrandchildren, and her 7 children who were by her bed constantly keeping watch, and caring for her even in this dark hour. It was good to see caring and supportive family - again carrying each other through the difficult times.
Familys should never burn bridges with each other. Love each other even if it is only one sided... it is still beautiful.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. the scriptures say. i guess she slipped on up out of this insane world.
I'm sure I could think of tons more profound things to say - these past weeks have been a little chaotic. But through it all God be praised - and God be blessed.
on another topic - sort of related, sort of not. i'm really getting totally mad at the enemy. He is trying to steal everyones joy... he is roaming around like a lion seeking who he can devour - and he's out and about really stiring up trouble for people... I need to remember my armour - and to put that on every day so I am ready for the fight... its getting ugly, but I think its about time to kick some enemy butt. Stay tuned.
God is good - and totally faithful despite the chaos.
My grandmother passed away just a half an hour ago. My mom just called me - and I came online to email marc and julie, so I thought I would blog about it a little bit. My thoughts and feelings.
My grandmother was a wonderful lady - she was 91 years old, and lived a great and long life... and mostly healthy until the last couple of weeks. Reflecting the past several days and visiting her, being around family cousins, uncles, aunts... I can still picture their house in Elverson... every room. The guestroom with the mirror/dresser and the bed we would sleep in when we stayed over night with the white popcorn stitch bedspread. Grandpa's study with all the books and interesting things in it (he was a pastor) The big garden out back. I even remember certain trees and where they would be in the yard. Plenty of Easter egg hunts makes one familiar with the place. The last years of that easter egg hunt always ended up with us cousins in a big battle whipping these hardboiled eggs at each other...
Grandma was always kind and gentle - like my mom is. A humble and Godly woman - supportive of family and friends, and caring. She was so giving even just a couple weeks ago, still supporting the ministry I am involved with at ACTV.
It was nice to see family just rally around in this difficult time. We knew her body was starting to give out, so the past several days, she had so many visitors. Neighbors, Grandchildren, Greatgrandchildren, and her 7 children who were by her bed constantly keeping watch, and caring for her even in this dark hour. It was good to see caring and supportive family - again carrying each other through the difficult times.
Familys should never burn bridges with each other. Love each other even if it is only one sided... it is still beautiful.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. the scriptures say. i guess she slipped on up out of this insane world.
I'm sure I could think of tons more profound things to say - these past weeks have been a little chaotic. But through it all God be praised - and God be blessed.
on another topic - sort of related, sort of not. i'm really getting totally mad at the enemy. He is trying to steal everyones joy... he is roaming around like a lion seeking who he can devour - and he's out and about really stiring up trouble for people... I need to remember my armour - and to put that on every day so I am ready for the fight... its getting ugly, but I think its about time to kick some enemy butt. Stay tuned.
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