Today we bury my father’s mother, my grandmother, a friend, a sister, a member of the body of Christ. We find peace in knowing she fought the fight valiantly. When doctors gave her days to live, she lived for weeks. When doctors gave her weeks to live, she lived months. Because she’s fighter, a woman who never gave up when the odds were stacked against her, who wasn’t too old or too calloused to realize she needed a savior.
Today I quote Paul when he addressed the Corinthian church on death:
When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. —1 Corinthians 10:54-56
Though I understand the grief of our familial pain, I know death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss in life is what dies inside of us while we live. So may the death of my grandmother breathe life into us today as we remember to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Beautiful post!
My heart goes out to you and your family.
praying for you and family. heaven is a bit sweeter today.
xoxo
May God hold you and your family in His arms. May you feel his comfort and joy during this time. God bless you. Your family will be in my prayers.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Sorry for you loss, Bianca:(
What you wrote is beautiful. It's hard to lose someone, but even harder to watch someone live their life not knowing God. I'm glad your grandmother knew Him and is with Him now in that perfect place. Praying for peace for your family during this time!
She is now in God's glory singing worship songs.. amen!
No one could have said it better. Losing a loved one is one of life's greatest challenges yet we do find comfort in the promises that our Lord has given to us. May God continue to grant you peace and comfort. Much love to you and your family.
Praying peace for you and your family, Bianca.
May God continue to fill your hearts with His peace and Love…
Your New Testament Hubby said it with perfection, Bianca. LOVE YOU guys, praying for you….empathetically wishing you a joyful celebration this morning. My heart is with your family, sincerely.
I'm so sorry B. May God bring you and your family the comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding! May you rest in Him and His love for you! Big bear hugs to you all!! xoxo
My prayers are with you and your family. He is a comforter.
Such a beautiful thought… Prayers and thoughts are with you. *hugs*
I'm sorry for your family's loss.
🙁 my condolences to you and your family!!! xo
I have said "till we meet again" to both of my Grandmothers, Grandma Nora in Jan 2006 and my Baba Anna in August 2008. I still remember their laugh, smile, words, jokes, cooking, kisses, ragging on my hair, nagging about make-up, concern for me..the list goes on and on. If I sit still long enough, I can hear their voices talking to me as if they are still here with me, but I know they are not. My Grandmother were joined by Your Grandma Lupita on July 3 and heaven is a little sweeter that day because of that.
They go to prepare and if you know Grandma's, they are making sure each and every little detail has not been forgotten and Your Grandmother is making tamales right now.
Your words today, were heart felt. As I sat there and looked at you, I seen your composure. You cracked, and that is ok. Your words eloquent and true. You kept it real, because it is real.
Know we are praying for you while you begin this journey and know that every day, it gets a little bit easier.
Hugs……AP
Bravo! So eloquenty said…
All in God’s perfect timing.
Today we live for Christ,
Tomorrow we die and gain Christ!
An eternity of praising the God who created us for this pupose.
Thanks for the Blessing 😀
I love the way you think about things – such a great mentality 🙂
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I'm sorry for your loss….what a blessing to know you will see her again…
This really ansfwered my problem, thank you!