This morning my mom called to tell me that my Grandma Huntsman passed away during the night. She was 92, turning 93 next week. This is a blessing for our family because she is now with my grandpa, whom she has missed terribly the last few years. She is now freed from a body that was no longer working properly and causing her much pain. I had a dream last night about her, where she was reunited with my grandpa and the pain free body she once knew. She was so happy! For months now, maybe even a year, I have found myself often wondering why she still had to be on this earth suffering from loneliness and ill health. I went with my dad a few months ago to say goodbye to her. While I was there, I had the opportunity to help care for her. I was able to rub her feet and put on her tension socks (which were a lot more difficult than they looked). I curled her hair for her, made her breakfast, and most of all, I just got to be there with her one last time. I was so glad that she was able to meet Anya last summer. It makes me sad to think that Anya will never remember her, but I am glad that my grandma will have memories of my baby. My grandma was a woman that I hope to become one day. I never heard her raise her voice about anything. She always welcomed us into her home by meeting us at the the top of the stairs with a hug and kiss. She loved my grandpa so much and everyone around her knew it. I never saw them go to bed one with out the other or without kneeling by their bed hand in hand in prayer. I watched even when she was very sick pray over her cereal in the morning that she had no intention of eating. She was a faithful scripture reader and I often saw her in her blue chair studying. This lady had been through a lot in her life, and nothing ever seemed to shake her. My grandma was never the most fashionable person or had a lot of money, to say the least, but that never bothered me. I loved my grandma for who she was and the way she always made me feel loved in her home. I am so blessed to have had her as my grandma. She left a wonderful legacy behind! I can imagine the beautiful reunion that took place this morning between her and my grandpa and their dear son Warren! I am so grateful that I know that families are forever!! I know I will see them again, and I will strive to live my life in a way in which they will be proud. I love you, Grandma! Thank you for your wonderful example to me and all you have taught me! You will be dearly missed!!!
6 comments:
This was a beautiful post Em! I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Yes I agree great post. I'm sorry to hear your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Have you found out what you are having yet?
I agree with you Em Grandma was an amazing women and I am so grateful to have had her in my life! I know that she is so happy now with Grandpa! See you soon.
Emily, that was beautiful. I can attest to the fact that your words are true. Like you said, Grandma will be missed, but she is happily reunited with Grandpa and Uncle Warren. Excellent tribute, my dear. I may use part or all of that for my talk on Friday. Thanks, Em.
Love, Colleen
That was an awesome post. A very happy sad moment. That is so awesome you got to take care of her and get some great pictures of her and Anya.
Em, you are so sweet. You have been in our thoughts and prayers, hope you and your family are doing well.
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