In Loving Memory

I wanted to write a post for my grandmother Julia Rawlins who passed away yesterday at the age of 90.  It is a bitter sweet moment to see someone you love pass away when you know it is the best thing for her to do.  Her body was like that old car that many of us have owned at one point in time.  The paint has faded, the bumper is falling off, rust has put holes in the body, and the tires are going bald.  Yet for some reason, the engine and transmission keep going and you just stare at it in wonder and if it will last 200 thousand...300 thousand miles?   But the moment finally came for her to be reunited with her husband who had gone on to the other world 19 long years before, and we can't do anything but stand back and cheer for a woman who has been an example of faith, love, and charity to her family and those she cared for. 

I spoke with Mindy, my sister, shortly after she passed and we both agreed that we are grateful for the memories that we have of her.  Her smile and laughter can be heard in our minds and her love is felt in our hearts. 

Enjoy your next mission Grandma!  We will miss you terribly but are grateful for your legacy and memory.