Beth

One thing that I love about Grandma is her creativity and story telling.  I have such fond memories of all the cousins laying in their sleeping bags all cozy together and Grandma telling us a story.  Each story was so unique and creative.  She was able to capture each of our hearts by her expression of love to us.  I love and appreciate how she loved us by wanting the best for us.  One example of that was when she would tell us that we had to eat some cereal before we dug into a Tom's donut.  Of course, we didn't really want to eat the cereal first, but she knew what was best for us and I'm sure our parents appreciated that too.  Finally, I love the quality time that she gave me.  I remember sitting in the front seat of  the cadillac between her and Grandpa.  She would talk with me and give me mints.  She made me feel like I was the most special little girl in the world.  I have so many more fond memories of Grandma, but what I am most proud of is how she walks out her faith.  She is an inspiration by being devoted to us and praying daily for each one of us by name.  I love you, Grandma, you are a wonderful blessing to me!                        

A letter written to Grandma from Beth-  Last night I had a dream that Grandma was just fine and talking with Grandpa and me.  It was so real.  It was like she was never in the hospital or sick.  It just makes me realize that someday we will see her again in heaven.  Healthy, talking, and just the way God made her.  I am also reminded that she will be reunited with her little boys that she lost so early in their lives.  I can't even fathom the great tragedy of losing two toddlers.  It makes me so happy to know that she will get to see little Jimmy and little Bruce again.  She will be able to start the relationships that she has missed all these years.  Then I think of her mom and dad that she hasn't seen for a long time and all her other relatives that she will get to be with.  I also think of the most important relationship that we are all waiting to be with--in the arms of our Maker.  It will be a glorious time for her to be connected face to face with the Lord of Lords and our Heavenly Father.  Even though this is a sad time because we have to wait to see her again, I will have to remember that it won't be long when we will meet up with her.  The eternity that is written on all of our hearts will make this earth experience seem like a blink of an eye.  

Love Beth