This is dedicated to my cousin, Lisa.
Thank you for your devotedness and love.
I love you.
There are times in our lives when all is not rosy and nice.
And, I really hesitate in being melancholy in this post
BUT--
it really is how I have been feeling, these past few weeks.
When it comes to blogs, it is a lot more fun and comfortable,
to read a good post that brings a smile to our faces.
I have been in deep thought over the past few weeks,
as my ninety-six year old grandmother is in hospice care,
and awaiting to be ushered home,
to her Lord and Savior.
She lives in Ohio and has for my whole life.
We were never very close in proximity or personally.
But, non the less-- she is my Grandma,
and I love her.
SHE IS...
My Father's mother.
Last living sibling of 8.
My cousin Lisa's grandma and (surrogate mother).
Strongest & Healthiest woman I have ever known.
Vitamin Queen.
Phenomenal Cook.
Stubborn and Confident.
As SHE lies in a deep sleep,
waiting for the Lord to take her home--
Both son's have traveled far to say Good-bye
and have returned back to their homes.
They take with them their own thoughts and memories
of their mother.
Are they feeling melancholy like me?
Lisa sits at our grandmother's bedside-- day after day.
Holding her hand.
Waiting for her very last breath to be breathed.
With her own thoughts and memories.
I know...
She is... melancholy like me.
5 comments:
And me! Way to pay tribute to our grandma. It makes me sad!
I understand the heart of this post so much. I also understand melancholy. I have been living in it lately, too, but I don't have as legitimate of a reason.
You have touched my heart in so many ways with this post.
I'm so glad you shared with all of us your "melancholy" feelings. Yes, it's sad but also happy. To know she is going to be with God and knowing you will see her again.
Your cousin has a huge heart! I've been where she is now and it's a duty that I wouldn't trade for anything.
It was beautiful.
Bless you and your family as you wait.
I am so sorry for what you are going through and hoping that your melancholy is beginning to pass.
I so understand the "melancholy" you are experiencing. There are days that I don't post because of that very reason. I hurt for you. Saying goodbye to someone who played such a big role in your life, is so difficult.
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