This week our family lost a matriarch, but heaven is certainly rejoicing. "Nana" went home to be with the Lord On February 4th, 2011. She was the epitome of selflessness, faith, and courage.
When I start complaining about not having a babysitter, I remember she was left raising six kids on her own. When I think I'm not treated fairly, I remember she was beaten by her husband. When I am afraid, I remember she left her abusive husband with nowhere else to go. When I worry, I remember she had faith that the Lord would take care of her. When I fret about money, I remember she went to the food bank on a regular basis. When I pine for something new and shiny, I remember she gave sacrificially so her children could have a memorable Christmas, no matter how tight the money was. When I worry how my kids will turn out, I remember in her poverty she raised the first college graduates in her family. When I get frustrated at life's little bumps in the road, she makes me remember what is truly important.
Everyone who knew her were blessed. I am doubly blessed; I married her beautiful daughter, and am the father of two of her amazing grandchildren. She will be sorely missed here on Earth, but I'm sure she is rejoicing in heaven now as she is finally reunited with her brother and sister. We love you nana!
When I start complaining about not having a babysitter, I remember she was left raising six kids on her own. When I think I'm not treated fairly, I remember she was beaten by her husband. When I am afraid, I remember she left her abusive husband with nowhere else to go. When I worry, I remember she had faith that the Lord would take care of her. When I fret about money, I remember she went to the food bank on a regular basis. When I pine for something new and shiny, I remember she gave sacrificially so her children could have a memorable Christmas, no matter how tight the money was. When I worry how my kids will turn out, I remember in her poverty she raised the first college graduates in her family. When I get frustrated at life's little bumps in the road, she makes me remember what is truly important.
Everyone who knew her were blessed. I am doubly blessed; I married her beautiful daughter, and am the father of two of her amazing grandchildren. She will be sorely missed here on Earth, but I'm sure she is rejoicing in heaven now as she is finally reunited with her brother and sister. We love you nana!
