July 2, 2009. My grandmother took the last step you can take in this earth life in progressing to become more like our Heavenly Father. She passed away this morning. Remarkably, I am at peace. When the news came, there were no tears. It was an assuagement to know she was no longer in pain.
I had the opportunity to hold her hand the other day and sing her "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". After, she called me her special. I asked her if I was #1 grand-daughter and she just smiled, so I take that as a yes.
It is such a testimony to me that God has a plan for us in this life and the next. The home of my grandmother those few days was filled with the spirit of peace and love. I could feel the spirit so strongly and I know ministering angels were there. You would think to have a loved one on their death bed would be a mournful depressing astomosphere, but quite the contrary. It was a home filled with loved ones gathering together and enjoying the time we had left. It was hard to see her in so much pain, and of course there were tears at times, but overall death cannot win. We may be taken from this life, but we will continue on in the next. I know that in this earth life, God has a specific plan for each of us.
My grandmother is my hero. She served many full-time missions. She served in California, Utah, England, Phillipines...etc. She will forever be an inspiration to me. I love you Grandma.
Anna, I am sad to hear that you grandma passed away. But she sounds like an amazing woman! I am glad that you were around family and loved ones! She has gone home and I know someday down the road you will see her again. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Let me know if there is anything you need. Love you girl!
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