Grandma...
This morning was the beginning of a sad, sad day for me and my family. This morning my Grandma Sarah (mom's mom) went home to be with Jesus. Last weekend we were blessed to be able to return to Iowa to visit Grandma before she passed away. While I was taking pictures of Grandma last week (just she and I) she sat in her chair and allowed me to just spend some one on one time with her. There was no communication (verbal) during that time (because Grandma could not see very well or hear) but there was a moment of peace in her little room between she and I. I was able to capture some wonderful pictures of her a week before her death. I have spent all day reminiscing about my time with my wonderful Grandma. Here are just a few memories that I will treasure forever....big hugs, a kiss on the cheek, cheese pretzel combos, Totino's Party Pizza (sausage), pink mints, Whitey's, old fashion drinks, trips to Florida, solitaire card games, politics (you go Grandma) but most importantly, her faith in Jesus. Grandma has been instrumental in my life through her constant faith in our Creator. Thank you Grandma for the wonderful memories...Blessings!
Peace,
BD
posted by Ben Dodds at Sunday, April 13, 2008
1 Comments:
Ben, I've never met your grandmother, obviouisly, but I'm sitting here reading your and Shannon's blogs with big alligator tears in my eyes. Your memories of and about your grandmother remind me so much of my own grandparents and how blessed I was to know them for the short amount of time that God shared them with me. Although it is sad for us that our loved ones die, how exciting it is to know that they have now seen the face of our Lord and Creator! This thought fills my heart with joy! :)
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