Eternal Birthdays

It is with a heavy heart that I'm blogging today.  My Grandma is slipping away, actually for all I know, she could be gone at this moment.

I realize that 90 1/2 years is a good long haul for anyone, and she's had more time to enjoy Earth than most people ever get.  However, I don't think it makes it any easier to say goodbye.  I remember thinking a few weeks ago that even though my Grandpa has been gone 3 years I still miss him, and I'll continue to miss him until I'm a little old lady myself.

I try to put a good spin on it reminding myself that I'll have plenty of people to greet me and show me around whenever I get to heaven.  I try to think of it not as the day they "died", but the day of their "eternal birthday".  It's much more pleasant to think about, and I think we should celebrate it that way.

My Heaven Welcoming Team thus Far:
-My Beagle dog's:  Sarah, Sam, & Megan
-My hedgehogs: Gumbie & Hocus-Pocus
-My brother's friend Craig
-My favorite Grandpa
-My family friend & friends' mom Annette
-My favorite student Emily

The list will only continue to grow as my days continue, as everyone's list does.

If you pray, if you don't, I would appreciate it if you would, if only for a moment, send happy thoughts my Grandma's way for a peaceful transition from this life.