My Grandma

~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 1^st 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’ 2^nd 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