59 Years

My Absolutely Beautiful Grandma

 

Today My Grandparents would have celebrated 59 years of Marriage.

I feel so honored to say that I have the kind of husband that my Grandma has.

My Paw Paw is the most humbled, gentled spirit, honorable man. And he served my grandma faithfully for almost 59 years.

When I look at my husband, I feel safe. I know that if there ever comes a day that I can't take care of myself, he would take care of me. Just like my Paw Paw took care of my Grandma.

My Grandma was so proud of me for many things. But she was especially proud of the marriage I have. She loved Rick dearly, and I know that love for him rooted first from the respect she had for him for the kind of Man and husband he is to her granddaughter!

My Grandparents Anniversary is the day after my birthday. So it was nearly impossible for me to ever forget to put a card in the mail for them on their special day.
But this year, My Birthday didn't remind me to put a card in the mail for them. Instead, it was just a sore reminder to me that my Grandma isnt here.

But even in the midst of my grief, I still managed to have one of the best birthday's ever! Rick used vacation that day so he could spend the day with me and on top of that he got us a sitter!

It was our very first time going on a date together without the girls! Rick had prayed for me that morning and asked God to help me have a great day and then he told my Grandma to help watch over me so that I wouldnt be sad on my birthday.

He is such a wonderful man. I love Him so much.

He opened car doors for when I was getting in and out of the car,We went shopping and to dinner, held hands, laughed, and talked about so many things. Really just a great time together!

We had dinner at Longhorn. I LOVE longhorn. I could eat there every day if I was able too. And Rick usually ALWAYS gets a burger wherever he goes, but this time he ventured out and tried something a little different for him. He got a parmesean garlic chicken sandwich and he loved it! I tasted it and it was very good. Had a nice rich and creamy sauce all over it.

I also ventured out and did something new that day. I bought my very 1st pair of skinny jeans!!! I was so proud of myself. And I owned them for all of 17 minutes before I marched right back in the store and returned them. haha

Who am I kidding? I could've never pulled that look off!


Whenever you think of us, please think to pray for me in dealing with life without my Grandma.

I wish that all of you could have known her. Words can not sum up the beauty of her soul. She is definitley a remarkable lady, and I miss her so very much.

In talking with someone a week or so ago, she was telling me how she tried for 3 years to get pregnant and also how her Dad was her life.
Well her son was born and her dad did get to meet him, but then he passed away from Cancer. Now her dad isnt here, and her life is all about her Son. She said that she felt like God finally gave her a baby because He knew He was going to call her dad home.

I had to walk away from the conversation at that point because I felt the tears starting to stream down my face, because that is exactly what I have felt.

My Grandma was my world. The beat of my heart. And if I did not have my children who are now my world, and also the beat of my heart, I seriously would not know how to get through this. There is not a doubt in my mind that God blessed me with my girls at the time He did, because He knew I would need them (just as much as they need me) when He called my Grandma Home.

I would give anything to pick up the phone and hear "Erika, It's Grandma" just one more time...

59 years....

Families who pray together, really do stay together.

My Grandparents are Prayer Warriors who serve God with their entire lives. Even as sick as my Grandma was, she never missed a Sunday. And in her home, Praise music was always on, and she read and studied so many devotionals along with the Word...every single day.

I look forward to celebrating "59" years with my husband, and I hope that our children can marry God fearing men, who lead their families in the ways of righteousness so that they also can one day celebrate "59 years"


What an amazing example my Grandparents have set for those of us who come behind them to follow.

I love you Grandma, Forever and Ever.

Happy Anniversary!


* On 11/15/10 the girls weighed as follows:

Molly- 14lbs 2.5oz
Emma-14lbs 14.5 oz