CJ's Grandma Irene passed away on Wednesday Morning. She enjoyed a long and meaningful life and had recently told us that she was "ready to go home to see Jesus and Chet" (her husband). We will miss her and mourn with her kids, but are so glad to have known her and love the idea of her being in HEAVEN!! It has already been a blessing to gather with extended family and share stories about the wise and feisty matriarch of this clan. We anticipate a poignant celebration full of laughter, tears, hugs, and frozen Snickers bars.
We had just been to visit her on Monday evening. She was clearly uncomfortable and confused, but rallied her spirits and was absolutely charming for her great-grandchildren. They hugged her and sang songs and told her stories, and she was able to impart some wisdom in her own way. It was a perfect chance to tell her we love her. And Annika also told her, "Grandma, you're old." Only a tiny girl with a mullet could get away with reporting such blunt news. Grandma replied, "Yes. I'm old. And someday you will...vote."
CJ told the kids about her passing away on Wednesday. As they pondered his news thoughtfully, he asserted, "...we can be sad because we will miss her, but we can be happy because we know she is in heaven!"
Annika excitedly replied, "And she is ALL NEW! And she will never die again."
Amen.
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Your sweet little girl is right on the nose! What a great thing for her to understand at the rip old age of 3! Out of the mouth of babes!
ReplyDeleteYour family is in our thoughts this weekend!