...and some inspiration to boot.

So I'm pretty sure I've made it out the other side of Grandma's passing with mostly possitive affects. Yes, it was a very difficult thing. I didn't quite know how to deal with this sort of thing as it really hadn't happened to me before. But with the help of close friends, a great family, an amazing & patient wife, a nooma video and Jesus I have emerged a better, more complete and even more empathetic person.

Grandma has not left me, she isn't "lost" (as some say, "sorry you lost your grandma.") she has just moved locations. She has gone from being visible, audible and tangible to being ispirational, spiritual (fully) and memorable. Of course she also moved from earth to heaven, duh. :)

Through this process I have come to find solace, peace, even joy in thinking of Grandma. She left behind not a lot of money but a wealth of worthwhile substance for all who knew her. Some of the "stuff" she left behind is now in my possesion; old bibles, prayer journals, pictures, letters, certificates, etc. and all of these things serve to move me forward in the continual pursuit of a life worth living...like hers. I have walked away from the last few weeks with more resolve, determination, energy and motivation to take the bull by the horns and LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. My dreams are ever before me and not only that but the conviction that they will come to pass has awakened my faith yet again and inspired me to be all that God desires for me to be. It is once again a redemption story; beauty from ashes, strength from weakness, life from death, all things...for good, thanks to the Redeemer Himself.

AMEN.