This weekend has been a time of remembering and reflection as well as tears of sadness and joy as my Grandmother went to be with the Lord. She and I were so very close and she will always be dear to me. She taught me about the Lord and showed me His love in action. She was a constant steady pillar in my life always there and never wavering loving as only a grandparent can. She has passed along many things to me that I will always hold dear in my heart using many moments as teachable moments and moments to show me of God’s love for me and for others. As she was dying the Lord gave me a sweet sweet verse that gave me peace and reassurance…
“I have made you, you are my servant; I will not forget you. I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.” Isaiah 44: 21b-22
He has truly made us all! He sent His very son to die for us that our sins might be forgiven that we might be with Him for eternity! My Grandmother taught me this and now she is living it more than she ever could on earth! She has returned to Him as He has redeemed her fully.