Poem For Grandma Tudor's Service

There’s a special place in my childhood
That felt so far away.
The drive was about 3 hours,
But always worth the wait.

This place was tucked away,
In the mountains full of snow.
One of my favorite dogs was there,
We called him Mo!

We were always greeted,
With kisses and hugs.
At bedtime we were tucked in,
With the warmth of hugs.

There was a special closet,
Filled with all our toys.
Puzzles, games and coloring books,
We made lots of noise.

The morning smell of cinnamon,
Filled the air in the house.
My favorite stuffed animal was there,
It was the cotton stuffed mouse.

We’d sneak a piece of gum,
From the secret kitchen drawer.
There was never a dull moment;
This place was not a bore.

Outside on the deck,
The humming birds were near.
The feeder was sweet and red,
They fluttered with such cheer.

During Christmas,
There was magic in the air.
I remember the Christmas tree and village,
Nothing could compare.

The house was filled
With warmth and love.
A wonderfully special place,
We never got sick of.

This safe place exists,
Without any flaws.

It’s one of my favorite places,
I call it grandmas.

Poem For Grandma Cameron's Service

HEAVEN

I took a trip to heaven I hope you all don’t mind.
It was time for me to go, so I left the world behind.

I closed my eyes and began to see,
Just how beautiful heaven can be.

I could see the pearly gates, they were so white,
and behind them was a brilliant light.

I saw an angel as she was passing by.
So beautiful I couldn’t believe my eyes.

Everything was perfect, there’s nothing you can bring.
There are no words to describe these beautiful things.

I sat with the Lord on a bench in a garden.
God is so good, my sins He pardoned.

I took a look at the beauty around.
But most of all, it was peace I found.

There is nothing here to cause me fear,

So please don’t cry for me my dear.

Please know I am happy now.

I’ll ask the Lord to comfort you somehow.

Believe when I tell you, my loving family/friends,
You cannot die, life never ends!

Coincidence/Devine

My husband and I were driving in the car one day having a casual conversation. We were discussing our plans for Memorial Day and agreed that we would go with my family to visit my grandpa. My grandma recently passed away so our pan is to clean out their house to help my grandpa move on. Not only did I lose my grandma on my dad’s side this year, but I also lost my grandma on my mom side. Its been a tough start to the year. 

My birthday was this past Friday and I can expect like clockwork to receive a birthday card from both my grandmothers. It made me sad to realize that I would never receive a birthday card from either of them again. It made me sad to know certain traditions are over. There’s something special about grandmothers and as the months pass little things happen that make me sad. I try to be grateful that I was able to have 2 of the most wonderful grandmothers and some people never get that experience.

Just as I was feeling sorry for myself and wondering “why”… a car switched lanes right in front of us and in big bold letters the words “TRUST GOD” was on the back of the window. Tears immediately well up in my eyes. I began crying not tears of sadness but tears of peace and joy. Call it a coincidence if you will, but I truly believe this was Gods way of comforting me. How blessed are we to have a God who comforts us in such unique ways! My heart is full!

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