Sunday, February 12, 2006

Saying Goodbye

Last night, my Grandma Rosemary went home to heaven.

They waited to take her of the ventilator until I was able to come and say goodbye. I'm so grateful that my team is in Biloxi right now, I might not have had that opportunity otherwise.

My parents and I waited down in the hospital chapel while they took her off the machine that was breathing for her...two nurses and the hospital chaplin were in the room with her. When they took her off the machine, she raised both of her hands, towards heaven, and then gently layed them back down. Then she was gone.

It was like she was reaching out for Jesus.

My Grandmother was a devoted, faithful, compassionate and loving woman. She will be dearly missed by everyone in my family and everyone who knew her.

Thank you for your prayers and encouragement during this difficult time.
Grace and Peace.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Marisa,
This is Nana! I pray for your grandma every night. I'm with you in sprit.She was a very beautiful lady and will miss her a lot.I love you very much and my love to your family.
Love always
Nana

Laura said...

Hey lady.

I hope you and your family are hanging in there, it must be tough dealing with all that while you are trying to build houses and live in a gigantic tent. But really, miss you girl and I hope you are doing well. Love YOU!

Anonymous said...

Reese, you have been in my thought. I was wondering how things were going and so I checked your blog and I read. I wish you and your family the best of luck and happiness. i miss you.
love,
whit

Anonymous said...

Reese, you have been in my thoughts. I was wondering how things were going and so I checked your blog and I read. I din't knoe her but I know that she meant so much to you. She is now in a better place. I wish you and your family the best of luck and happiness. I miss you.
love,
whit