Grandma Great

I am not sure which one of the great grand kids coined the name "grandma great" but it stuck and all they all call her grandma great. My grandma loves babies and has made a special blanket for all 75 of her great grand babies. This picture isn't great of Charlie but in it he is wrapped in the blanket that my grandma made for him.

Last night Lara and I spent the night at my grandma's and took turns with her. She has to have someone sitting with her all the time and we were able to sit with her through the night. It has been such an amazing experience to spend so much time with her over the past week and to help care for her. She is an amazing woman and is leaving behind a great legacy. I love her and am so thankful for her humble spirit and example of steadfast obedience in this life. She has told us that she is ready now to return to her Father in Heaven and I know that she will continue to serve him in whatever capacity she is called.

Charlie has been with me during the time I have spent at my grandma's and on one occasion both Charlie and my grandma were staring off in the same direction and were both smiling and occasionally laughing. Darci was holding Charlie and said, "I think that grandma and Charlie can see the same people." I think Darci was right. The veil has been very thin in my grandma's room and she has spoken to many of her family that have already passed as they have come to visit her and prepare her for her next state.

Her body is now in its' last stages of shutting down and she will soon be reunited with her husband and many others. I was able to say goodbye this morning before I left and feel very much at peace.