Sweet Granny

I have been meaning to update my blog about my sweet Granny for awhile now. We don't have internet at home yet so we're a little behind. My Granny (my mom's mom) has been battling emphezema and diabetes for a long time now. We have visited her in the hospital and nursing home over the last several months. After her last battle we all knew the next time she got sick she might not make it. Two weeks ago she started swelling alot again. Early Wednesday morning my mom and her sister were called to the nursing home because things had gone for worst. She was alert most of the day and things got better throughout the day. Thursday morning Camille and I were on our way to Summer Sizzle when I called my mom for an update. Things were worse again and they didn't expect her to be with us longer than 24 hours. I turned around, picked up Clayton and headed for Kaufman. Once we got there she was already in a deep sleep where no one could wake her. Her breaths were getting farther and farther apart. It was just a matter of time before she got to meet Sweet Jesus. Around 5:30 I had to drive Camille around to go to sleep. While I was gone I was constantly praying that she be comforted and peaceful. She was so peaceful all day long. When I got back to the nursing home, I couldn't believe my eyes. She was awake and alert. She wasn't talking, just responding with a nod or maybe a yes or no. I couldn't believe it! No one expected this at all. We were all able to tell her how much we loved her and pray with her. She was so excited to see everyone that walked up to her bed. There was no doubt that she knew we were there and loving her. When Camille woke up, I took her to Granny and she lit up more than she had since she had been awake. She lifted up and said, "Hi, Camille!" This will forever be my last memory of my Granny. She loved her only great-grandchild so much. She was awake for about 2 hours. Clayton, Camille and I had to go home around 8:30. She passed away just after midnight that night. Camille and I spent all day Friday back in Kemp with my family. It's amazing what comfort you get from being with family. Her funeral was on Monday. Our family was flooded with love, hugs, food, flowers and prayers. Thank you to everyone who was thinking of us during this time. My Granny was a special person. I never once remember her complaining about anything. She was a Godly woman that loved the Lord and raised her family to love the Lord as well. My mom has many of her sweet characteristics. Granny will always be remembered and loved.