saying goodbye
August 4, my Nana went home to be with the Lord. I wasn't sure whether or not to post anything for this occasion. After all, this is loss for my family, and people don't really like to talk or hear about death. But the life my Nana led was so beautiful, and her intimate relationship with God was so apparent that it leaves no room to question where she is now. So, in part, her death brings a big celebration of a life well lived and an eternity that will be well spent.
Things that were difficult, but so meaningful were singing at her funeral, watching my dad preach his mother's funeral, and saying a final "goodbye" in spirit. How hard it was to say that final goodbye, to see her and not be able to ask for one more piece of wisdom, for one more story, for one more hug and kiss. But how beautiful to see her rest in perfect peace, knowing that she is forever in paradise.
posted by jerashparsons at
2:22 PM
6 Comments:
Everyone who ever met Nana loved her! She was a wonderful woman and I feel so blessed to have known her a little. Praying for the whole fam a lot! Love and Miss you guys.
I'll always remember how sweet Nana was to me from the beginning - miss you lots and can't wait to give you a hug in a week!
Ashley,
Those are some fun and very special pictures. Thank you for sharing about your wonderful Nana. I hope someday my grandchildren will be able to write something like that about me; it is an inspriation to lead a life pleasing to God and an honor to your family! Love, Natalie
dear friend- what a time you have had. I wish that I could wrap you in a tight hug. Though it seems that you have been held so snug by Jesus through all of this, I too still want to comfort you. I am thinking of you often. love, Jane
Ash, we were so amazed to see how much Micah looks like you after seeing the old family picture on this post. He is a spitting image of sweet little ashley...
Dear Ashley and Jeremy, Your eulogy of your grandma was beautiful. I know you miss her but how wonderful that you had her for so many years She is part of your heritage and you are a part of her legacy. Love you both. Grandma H.
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