Grannie passed at 9:00 this morning, right after I got there. She had been awake for a little while, and had talked up until about 4:45. We told her to go find Papa in heaven, but I believe he was standing right there with us, waiting to escort her spirit up to heaven.
Her visitation is from 4-8 on Friday evening, and the service will be on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at Jennings and Ayers.
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. It has helped us go through this hard time in our lives. Please keep my father in your prayers, my grandmother was his greatest confidant and one of his best friends.
I'm again lost for words. It's the first day of the rest of my life without my Grannie Gilbert.
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Allyson, This is a hymn that has been dear to me through the years. I understand the pain you're feeling. I was very close to my grandma and I lost her when I was just a bit younger than you are. Jesus cares, and I do, too.
JESUS CARES
1. Does Jesus care when my heart is pained
Too deeply for mirth or song,
As the burdens press, and the cares distress
And the way grows weary and long?
2. Does Jesus care when my way is dark
With a nameless dread and fear?
As the daylight fades into deep night shades,
Does He care enough to be near?
3. Does Jesus care when I've tried and failed
To resist some temptation strong;
When for my deep grief there is no relief,
Though my tears flow all the night long?
4. Does Jesus care when I've said "goodbye"
To the dearest on earth to me,
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks,
Is it aught to Him? Does He see?
Chorus:
Oh yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.
Lyrics: Frank E. Graeff
Music: Joseph Lincoln Hall
I am so sorry sweetie. Just know that I am here for you.
So sorry for your loss, Allyson. Hang in there.
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