The Lord was gracious to us and she just stopped breathing - she didn't have to suffer anymore and she breathed her last on earth and immediately was in the presence of her blessed Savior. The funeral seemed unlike a funeral and more of a worship service and celebration of her life - a life she lived FULLY with abundant laughter, unmistakeable joy, indescribable peace, and a passion for Jesus. I managed to speak at the funeral, as well as play a song that she always loved to hear me play. (A tough task - but I am glad I did it.)
As we scoured her Bibles with the pastor I was challenged to strive for the authentic faith and relationship with Jesus that she had. I was also struck by the power of the hope we have in Christ Jesus - and how my mind can't comprehend the sadness and grief of those who don't have this hope. This scripture resonates with me at times like this: "I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God." Job 19: 25-26.
Here are some family pictures that were taken after the funeral service. Some of these of Turner are our favorites of her yet!
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sarah - i did not know that you lost your grandmother so recently - i'm so sorry. i lost my grandmother in the same way, and she was my most favorite person of all time. i know how you feel - it seems like it is time, but you can't even believe it when it actually happens. although i had lost her years before, i was still not prepared to lose her in the here and now. i'm so sorry for your loss.
and turner does look fabulous in every single one of those pictures!!
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