~Posted
by Roma (tribute written to share at the funeral)
Dear Grandma,
I really don’t even know where to begin. At a
time like this, I’m just lost for words. I’m grieved that you will not be able
to read this, and this is the last letter I will write to you, but I’m
overjoyed and full of peace knowing that soon I will talk to you face to face—which
is even better than mailing letters! A few days ago, I was reading Revelation
chapter 4--reading about the throne of God, with thousands times 10 thousands
of angels, and creatures with eyes all over them, and elders and jasper and ruby
and gold crowns and rainbows--and it is taking so long to sink into my mind
that you are actually AT that place. And that you will be there . . . Forever.
I can’t even fathom forever. A celebration that never ever ends, like a circle
that has NO END. And the 1st thing that came into my mind
when Daddy told me you had passed, was that you and Grandpa were together once
again. I could never be so happy.
I am so grateful for the memories that I have
of you—and Grandpa—that the Lord gave me. Your love for birds, and sitting in
your screened-in porch watching them quietly. You loved to socialize with
people, and enjoyed every one of our visits. You and Grandpa even came to our
house sometimes. You loved to share with us so many stories of your past and
when my Dad was a kid—and your cat, TC. J You made some of the best PEACH
COBBLER ever, and loved REAL hugs, not “fishy hugs”—that’s what you called
them.
I will miss you, Grandma. I know I don’t have
to say goodbye to you forever, but it may be awhile, unless Jesus’ 2nd
coming happens—it could be tomorrow. I’m ready for it, for that day. You are so
special, Grandma. I love you.
Your beloved Granddaughter,
Roma
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