My Grandma passed away this week, she has been fighting cancer for the last few years and I know that she is now without pain in heaven. I rest assured in God's timing for me to arrive in Niger when I did; though, it is also difficult to be away from my family at this time.
Having grown up in Calgary where my grandparents lived, I have many memories of times with my Grandma - from picking peonies outside her house; to eating Chinese food (always a favourite!); going to their house Christmas Eve to sing carols, eat food and open presents; to her making New Year's cookies (fried dough) - even though she always insisted in making them with raisins (which I strongly dislike) because that is how they were done - I picked out the raisins because they tasted so good I had to eat them!
My favourite memory was the birthday she took me to the zoo and we spent the day roaming around. As one of her nieces worked at the zoo, she had arranged for me to get in back of the elephant exhibit where I got to see and pet the baby elephant!!
My biggest comfort during this time is a verse that a friend sent me that is so fitting to my grief:
If I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there Your hand will guide me, Your strength will support me. - Psalm 139:9b-10
Each time I have grieved the death of a Grandparent, my Father in Heaven has given me a verse to help me through that time. And it is a comfort to know that during this time of dwelling by the farthest ocean, He has guided me here at this time and it is His strength and arms which hold me close these days.
Saturday, 5 April 2008
My Grandma
My Grandma passed away this week, she has been fighting cancer for the last few years and I know that she is now without pain in heaven. I rest assured in God's timing for me to arrive in Niger when I did; though, it is also difficult to be away from my family at this time.
Having grown up in Calgary where my grandparents lived, I have many memories of times with my Grandma - from picking peonies outside her house; to eating Chinese food (always a favourite!); going to their house Christmas Eve to sing carols, eat food and open presents; to her making New Year's cookies (fried dough) - even though she always insisted in making them with raisins (which I strongly dislike) because that is how they were done - I picked out the raisins because they tasted so good I had to eat them!
My favourite memory was the birthday she took me to the zoo and we spent the day roaming around. As one of her nieces worked at the zoo, she had arranged for me to get in back of the elephant exhibit where I got to see and pet the baby elephant!!
My biggest comfort during this time is a verse that a friend sent me that is so fitting to my grief:
If I dwell by the farthest oceans, even there Your hand will guide me, Your strength will support me. - Psalm 139:9b-10
Each time I have grieved the death of a Grandparent, my Father in Heaven has given me a verse to help me through that time. And it is a comfort to know that during this time of dwelling by the farthest ocean, He has guided me here at this time and it is His strength and arms which hold me close these days.
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Sorry to hear about your loss! We just experienced the same loss with Chad and Chantelle's grandmother this past week. We will pray for comfort and healing during this difficult time, especially being away from family. We look forward to reading your blog and sharing your journey in Niger. God Bless and take care!
Love,
Chad and Michelle
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