Dear Knox, You and I are going on a little adventure. As excited as I am to spend one-on-one time with you, the reason for our trip to Indianapolis is to grieve the loss & celebrate the life of my grandmother. Since her passing I’ve come to realize the important role a “mom’s mom” plays in a daughter’s life. How she parented influenced my mom, who influenced ...
Daily Archives: August 31, 2012
My {in process} Story
Beautiful words girl! You have honored the Lord and your grandmother through these beautiful thoughts and reflections. What wonderful memories! My prayers go with you sweet friend.
Oh friend, my heart breaks for your loss, and for Knox’s. I took a similar trip with Ethan when he was 9 months old. Cancer had ravaged my maternal grandmother quickly and violently, and we wanted her to meet her first great grandchild before it was too late. The week the trip was planned, the docs said she’d be home again in a few days. By the time we stepped on the plane to New York a few days later, it was doubtful if we’d get there in time. We made it in, and went directly to from the airport to the hospital… to both introduce and say goodbye. She passed later that night, but I like to think that she knew we were there, even if she couldn’t talk to us.
We have the same hope that a future meeting in heaven will be in the future…
What a beautiful memorial of your grandmother, a legacy and treasure for all your boys to know a bit of what she was here on earth.
With deepest sympathy…
Oh sweet friend, thank you for sharing your story here. It was a wonderful trip with just Knox. Feel like I know him in a better way after all the one-on-one time. Thank you for your sympathies and prayers. The trip provided much needed closure.
You are blessed to have had her in your earthly life. What a beautiful heritage. Praying for you as you go, friend.
Oh Heather,
This is precious. What a dear way to honor your grandmother. We can hear your heart for her and you carry her legacy – it’s clear to see. May your travels be grace-filled and the Lord be near to each of you during these days.
Love & blessings ~
I wish I could have met her too. She sounds like a wonderful sweet woman. I know she was blessed to have her as a part of her life here on earth too. What wonderful memories you have of her.
Thank you Joyce.
Oh Heather!
My Mr. Reader is overflowing, and I’m desperately behind. Skimming through, I saw this post and read every word and every memory. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I know the power and the depth of a grandmother’s love. My grandma lives just down the street from me, and even at (almost) 86, she’s my best friend. I grieve just thinking of the day the Lord calls her Home.
I know this is late, and you’re already home, but I will still be praying for you as you miss your Grandma in the days ahead. SO thankful for her profession of faith and that you will spend eternity together and trusting that you and Knox shared Life with the rest of your family. *hugs*