Sunday, January 18, 2009

Heaven Just Took One of Our Angels

Ryan and I were driving back from Idaho Falls when i got a text from Kaid that made my heart sink and stomach turn. My Daddy's mom past away around 9:30 Friday night, Ry and i rushed to the ICU as fast as we could, she was still warm when i kissed her, i just wanted her to wake up so bad. My dad offered a beautiful family prayer that was so comforting and really helped lighten the heavy mood. Grandama (or Grawma as most of my family says,) was an incredible woman and the other side is going to be so lucky to have such a happy soul join them. My grandma has been sick for quite a while, stuck in bed, and in so much pain and i know she is happier where she is now it is just hard to lose someone so special so fast. I have so many memories from when i was younger, Marcus and i used to play on the big rocks in her yard while she would make us yummy lunches, sing us silly songs, make our self sick on cherries, and expand our creativity with our "notebooks" (we had spiral notebooks that we drew pictures and wrote stories in). She was always doing little service projects too, an amazing example of selfless love for her fellow men even if she didn't know them. She was a fantastic cook, teacher, friend, mother, grandma... I just pray that i will take her example and be more like her,she will always hold a special place in my life and in my heart.
I know she's in a better place now and i am so grateful to know that this isn't goodbye, just a short time of absence. I love the gospel and the comfort it gives at times like this, although it won't take away all of the sadness and tears, it does give some relief. We love you Grawma!!!

6 comments:

The Thelins said...

I am so sorry Meg. She was really an incredible lady, and I'm glad I had the chance to know her. I love you sister. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you guys.

Randi said...

:(
I'm just a phone call away!

Macee said...

We were some lucky kids to have her as our grandma! I used to get jealous when her students called her grandma! We have such an amazing family! Anyone that knew her was a better person! I will see you in a few days! Love you guys!

Holi and TJ said...

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. I am so sad for you. Let me know if there is anything I can do. Your family is in my prayers.

misha rees said...

I'm sorry to hear about your G-ma. You and your family are in our prayers. Hope you are doing well :)

Anonymous said...

Thank you. I loved what you wrote and what you said!

What is your email address? Mine is zikkizmail at yahoo. Maybe you could email me your phone number or address.