She was 91 years old, and had lived a full life.
One husband. Six children. Seventeen grandchildren. And as of this week, seven great-grandchildren.
But most importantly of all - one Saviour.
What hope that brings.
She was an amazing problem-solver, still beating us all at Scrabble and "Countdown" even in her old age. She loved to talk, and loved to have company. And she was generous - so generous. Probably the most generous woman I have ever known.
And she was ready to meet the Saviour. She was ready to go home
We are sad. We grieve and mourn because death feels wrong... Death IS wrong. It was not part of God's original design. And we miss her. But we smile through the tears, because we know that right now, she would not wish to be back with us. She is safe at home with Jesus.
Hallelujah.
‘Look! God’s dwelling-place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death” or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’ Revelation 21
Oh Claire I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. It is always so hard to lose a loved one. Thoughts are with you. X
ReplyDeleteThinking of the whole family at this time xx
ReplyDeleteSleep on, belovèd, sleep,
and take thy rest;
Lay down thy head
upon the Savior’s breast;
We love thee well,
but Jesus loves thee best—
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Calm is thy slumber
as an infant’s sleep;
But thou shalt wake no more
to toil and weep;
Thine is a perfect rest,
secure and deep—
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Until the shadows
from this earth are cast,
Until He gathers
in His sheaves at last;
Until the twilight gloom
be over past—
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Until the Easter
glory lights the skies,
Until the dead in Jesus shall arise,
And He shall come,
but not in lowly guise—
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Until, made beautiful
by love divine,
Thou, in the likeness
of thy Lord shalt shine,
And He shall bring
that golden crown of thine—
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Only “Good night,”
belovèd—not “farewell!”
A little while,
and all His saints shall dwell
In hallowed unison indivisible—
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Until we meet again
before His throne,
Clothed in the spotless robe
He gives His own,
Until we know
even as we are known—
Good night!
Good night!
Good night!
Love hugs and prayers xxx
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all Claire x
ReplyDelete"Absent from the body, at home with the Lord."
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve with sure and certain hope x
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all x
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your loss Claire but what a comfort it must be to know that she is with Jesus. Your Grandmother sounds very much like mine - generous, kind and an avid scrabble player! Thinking of you x x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Claire. Thinking of you all. She is indeed with her Saviour. xx
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your granny. X
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like she had a beautiful and full life. I'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteOh Claire what a beautifully written post. I am sorry for the loss of your Granny. Thinking of you all. x
ReplyDeleteOh I am so very sorry. It's an odd sort of feeling isn't it, the certainty of salvation battling with the very human emotions of sorrow and loss. Take care all of you xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing woman and what a beautiful post. When great nanny died, granny read a poem about her playing leapfrog in heaven and it brought a smile to our faces imagining her doing that. Much love and prayers for you and all the family at this time. xxx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She sounds like she was an amazing person! Xx
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