A Taste of Granny
Scene: Granny and Aunt having lunch out the day after Grandpa died.
Waitress come over to take their. She and Granny are acquaintances. Granny pats her on the arm and says "Let me tell you something." She proceeds to tell how Grandpa has been suffering physically for the last ten years, and then she said, "And you know what? Last night angels came down and took him to heaven!!"
Waitress: "Oh, I'm so sorry."
Granny: "NO!!! We're happy! HAPPY! YAY! YAY! YAY!"
My grandparents were never ones to mince words.
We laid grandpa's body to rest today. It's freezing rain outside. Just an awful cold day but full of family and friends. And there was definitely singing! The aunts started crying. "Dad would've loved to hear this." But he's singing in heaven now.
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That just made me cry. Your granny must be an amazing woman.
Posted by: Jo | December 1, 2007 10:32 PM
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*happy tears*
My sil's father died recently. I don't know what to say to her. We had no indications that he was a believer. How do you comfort someone when there is no joy of being with Jesus?
Posted by: TulipGirl | December 2, 2007 01:13 PM
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That's really lovely. It's a bit strange, but also quite nice, when one can look on a loved one's death as a blessing. =)
Posted by: Erica | December 2, 2007 03:22 PM
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What an uplifting post...I've always loved your Gma and her outlook on life. I don't think I've ever seen her without a smile on her face. Keep singing, your family has amazing voices.
Posted by: Dawn | December 2, 2007 03:35 PM