On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, my Grandma passed away from complications during a heart procedure. She was 94 years old. I spoke with her on the phone the day before to tell her I love her and that I would be thinking about her during her procedure. This was her third procedure this year, so I wasn't too worried. I figured she would come through it like a champion like she did with the others. I was very nervous with the first 2 procedures, but this time I felt totally calm and was not nervous for her beforehand. I think that was the Lord's way of telling me that this was her time and she was at peace now, so I should be too. Still, I was not ready for her to go. Because of COVID, I had only gone to visit her once since March. I wish I would have spent more time with her in her last few months.
I feel very blessed to have had such a loving, Christ-like Grandma on the earth with me for so long. She is a wonderful lady and her spirit will live on in her family members. I guess those in Heaven waiting for her, need her more than we do. She died 3 years to the day that my Uncle David (her son) died. I know she missed my Grandpa dearly, and many others who passed on before her, and I am glad they can be reunited.
Her graveside service was on Oct 19. Due to COVID, it was only children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her nephew, Jeff Stone, and David Knight and Rick came also, which was very thoughtful of them. It was a very short service and did not do my Grandma justice. But, it was nice to be with my cousins and all our kids together. We wrote notes to Grandma on paper cranes, like we did for Grandpa. It was very nice. So sad that she is no longer with us, but I cherish the memories and know she is watching over us.
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