This month my mom called and said my Grandpa Brant has very little time left to live. Three types of cancer will cut his life very short.
This is surprising and gut wrenching to us, but it's not a surprise to God. I'm trusting God that Grandpa's last days will be rewarding and full of grace. Grace=gifts from the Father who loves Grandpa. I want him to see his family, to know the love we feel for him, to experience closeness with his wife, to learn more about his Father, and to look forward to a future in Heaven. I want him to feel peace too. These would all be gifts of mercy from God.
My Grandpa Gordon is my dad's dad. The connection to my late father. Sad to think about him being our connection to our father, and now we're losing him. Again, not a surprise to God. I know God will give us all good time with Grandpa before all is done.
I will go see him in May. If there's one thing I've learned it's that God is not surprised. In fact, He has planned it. So He will provide the grace we require and I can trust Him. Wow, what I just said is a huge thing for me to say right now. Do I really believe that? I do.
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i *heart* deb
Deb, thanks for posting again, I've missed hearing from you! Thanks for not inviting me to watch "Lost". Psh.
I'm glad I have friends who believe that, Deb. :)
i miss you friend. i wish we could live closer. the lost of my grandpa this year was one of the saddest events in my life, but it also brought me a lot closer to his life and a new glimpse into the past. I hope that you are given glimpses into his life, and your dad's, and that God will bless you no matter what.
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