My (Makenzie) grandma passed away the other morning after a stroke. This is my first experience with death really, so it was quite hard on me especially being so far away and longing to be there for my grandpa. As I sat yesterday morning with Peter, I just smiled and told stories about how in love grandma and grandpa were, and all the beautiful memories I have of my sweet, sweet grandmother. These last few years had been getting harder and harder on her, right before the wedding in December she fell on a step and broke her hip, so my soul is at such delight knowing grandma gets to dance with Jesus, and just meet her maker like she was intended to.
My mom, little sister, and aunt Bonnie flew from California to Florida already along with my uncle Dan from Michigan to be with Grandpa Freddy. So please be praying for them all. As I have told everyone who asks about her, grandma and grandpa's marriage and love has had a huge impact in my life. Just a year ago, when I had got home from Africa the first time, I got to talk on the phone with grandma Arline for about an hour and she told me all about the first time she met grandpa, how he tried to impress her on the roller rink. She was able to tell me every detail from what they each were wearing. Grandpa took really good care of her, and always called her his "beautiful bride". He would carry her purse, open every door, always make sure she was okay and feeling loved and adored. They have been married for over 60 years. In later years, when I realized how special they were to each other, and unlike anything I had ever seen, except for maybe in the Notebook, but this was real life, and I swore I would have a marriage that looked something like theirs.
When Peter and I got engaged, my parents were shocked we decided to get married so fast and even tried to convince us that our original plans to get married in March or July would be better, but we knew it was of the Lord for us to do it in December instead. Which is amazing on so many levels because my grandma was able to be there, we were all able to have her last Christmas together, and it was not long ago since we all have seen her. Oh and Peter got to spend time with her which is maybe the sweetest thing of all.
Please continue to pray for Grandpa Freddy especially as he is at a whole new place than he has been in over 60 years. His role was to look after his bride and now that shes gone, I know he is having a hard time already wrapping his head around everything. Pray that the Lord continues to comfort his soul and really just refresh his spirit. The funeral will be this coming Sunday, and I wish with everything that I could be there. Thank you for your prayers and support.
My mom, little sister, and aunt Bonnie flew from California to Florida already along with my uncle Dan from Michigan to be with Grandpa Freddy. So please be praying for them all. As I have told everyone who asks about her, grandma and grandpa's marriage and love has had a huge impact in my life. Just a year ago, when I had got home from Africa the first time, I got to talk on the phone with grandma Arline for about an hour and she told me all about the first time she met grandpa, how he tried to impress her on the roller rink. She was able to tell me every detail from what they each were wearing. Grandpa took really good care of her, and always called her his "beautiful bride". He would carry her purse, open every door, always make sure she was okay and feeling loved and adored. They have been married for over 60 years. In later years, when I realized how special they were to each other, and unlike anything I had ever seen, except for maybe in the Notebook, but this was real life, and I swore I would have a marriage that looked something like theirs.
When Peter and I got engaged, my parents were shocked we decided to get married so fast and even tried to convince us that our original plans to get married in March or July would be better, but we knew it was of the Lord for us to do it in December instead. Which is amazing on so many levels because my grandma was able to be there, we were all able to have her last Christmas together, and it was not long ago since we all have seen her. Oh and Peter got to spend time with her which is maybe the sweetest thing of all.
Please continue to pray for Grandpa Freddy especially as he is at a whole new place than he has been in over 60 years. His role was to look after his bride and now that shes gone, I know he is having a hard time already wrapping his head around everything. Pray that the Lord continues to comfort his soul and really just refresh his spirit. The funeral will be this coming Sunday, and I wish with everything that I could be there. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Oh, Kenzie. I know how hard this can be. I lost my grandma when I was leading the team to NY. Praying for you and your family!
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