Keep Hanging in There
My grandmother had been dealing with health problems during the last couple of years before she recently passed away. In addition to a narrative, I read the following true story at her funeral yesterday.
For many months, my aunt Carol would crawl into bed with Grammy at night to comfort her as she was going to sleep. They would sing old hymns, recite Scripture, and pray together. One such night, my aunt noticed Grammy staring at the wall, high up near the ceiling. My aunt asked her, “What are you looking at, Mom?” Grammy replied, “I see Jesus.” After an emotional pause, my aunt asked, “Mom, did Jesus say anything to you?” Grammy answered without hesitating, “Yes, He said, ‘Keep hanging in there.’” Then she turned and looked directly in my aunt’s eyes and said, “I am hanging in there, Carol, aren’t I?” Carol answered, “You sure are Mom, you sure are.”
Grammy’s last years were hard, but now she doesn’t need to hang in there any longer. “Her pain is past, her work is done. She has been fully blessed. She fought the fight, the victory won, and has entered into rest.”
God has called her home. And now, WE must keep hanging in there. We must live each of our remaining days for His glory until we, too, are called home.
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Your reading was very moving on Saturday..and you looked very striking in your red suit & shoes!! It was a very touching memorial service that paid tribute to a very special lady.
Thanks.
I’m sorry for the loss of your grandmother. The pictures are beautiful, and you were so blessed to have such an amazing relationship.
Thanks, Amie.