On May 1st, Jackson's great granny got to meet Jesus face-to-face. How incredible that must be. After the death of someone so loved, it is easy to wish that they were still with you. Ironically, while we wish she was still here, Granny is wishing that we could be where she is... sitting at the feet of her Savior, praising the Lord with all the saints, totally whole and without suffering, and finally re-joined with her true love (T.I., my grandfather who was taken by the Lord over 20 years ago). Mike had the privilege of doing her funeral... and in preparing for that, my aunts, cousins, and friends shared their stories and memories of granny. How she was promised to another man, but fell in love with my grandfather over a pint of ice cream on the front porch swing. How she loved to shop. The bottom-less candy dishes. Her love for her 5 daughters and their families. Her love of animals, camping, and UT sports. How she overcame some adversities in life... This past week, each time I sat in the recliner that used to be hers, I smell her perfume... and I'm reminded of my granny.
Granny, we miss you and love you very much. We thank God for the time we shared. And, that we will see you again.
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Oh boy, how I wished I had been prepared for this. I hadn't checked Jackson's blog in a while and this was so unexpected. Thank you sweetie for your kind words. Mom "granny" would be so proud and pleased. Yes, we truly rejoice that she no longer suffers and now has a perfect body. On Mother's Day I could just imagine she and Daddy dancing! I miss them so much!
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