I’d be lost without you.

I wrote this in July of 2017 for my grandmother. She left this world behind on April 10, 2021.

My grandmother has been on my heart a lot today (July 11). I am so thankful for this woman’s influence and example in my life. I want to take a moment and tell you about her.

My grandmother was ever faithful in my life. When at her home, she would talk, play, bake and cook, watch movies (feature films for families, anyone? ), and coorelate with me, of course! (Little inside joke there) We did dishes and laundry together. Although, to be honest, I mostly remember swinging on the swing set while grammy hung laundry on the line, but I will say I was helping her nonetheless. I remember her always singing; a hymn, small praises, and any silly old tunes that came to her. I sing them to my children now and think of our time together.

While these are all fond and loving memories, the biggest thing I am thankful for is her faithfulness. I can remember staying at her house every Saturday night or being picked up on Sunday mornings, so I could go to church with her. (I can remember so many people and sermons and feelings I had there, but I want to stay focused on Grammy for now.) This is the greatest memory I have of my childhood. This is the most important thing she could have ever done for me. Without her love for the Lord and her faithfulness to take me to church in all of my formative years, I don’t know where I might be today. I am eternally indebted to her. (Of course the Lord gets all the glory for my life, but my Grammy was a HUGE part of HIS work in my life.)

I know one day she will no longer be on this earth and even the thought of that makes me feel a little lost. So, today, I thank her and treasure her.

Thank you, Grammy, for all the time you took to pour into my life, the time you took to teach me, play with me, sing to me and answer endless questions, I am sure! Thank you for doing life with me. But most of all, THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS. If I had only one prayer; I would ask to mirror your faithfulness. I love you.

This woman left a legacy.

Who left a beautiful mark on your life?