Saturday, 10 October 2009

My Grandma


My sweet and loving Grandma passed away on Wednesday 7th October, but our grieving for her was put on hold as we attended the burial and thanksgiving service for my dear Uncle Malcolm the following day, who passed away after a long illness.

Both their lives were a testament to the love of Jesus and they lived to pass on that love to others. They were marked by their gentleness, compassion for others and desire to serve their Lord faithfully.

Thank you to those of you who have been praying for my family as we work through this difficult time in our lives.

Both Grandma and Uncle Malc will be sorely missed.

14 comments:

Tracy said...

I'm too much of a sook ~ I'm crying now!!!!! I've been praying for you constantly throughout this week. Lots of love and big hugs to you.

You know if you need anything you only need to ask.

Rel said...

Tracy - you and your prayers mean the world to me as do your tears!

Thank you, dearest friend :)

Amy said...

I'm so sorry for your hard times Rel! I am praying for you and I sincerely hope that you feel the comfort of God during this time.

Virginia C said...

I am so very sorry for your double loss. In time, loving memories will ease your grief.

Annette said...

I'm so sorry, hugs to you and many prayers in lifting up your family.

sibella giorello said...

How blessed you were to have their example to follow. Thank you for sharing their lives with us. Hope you all feel God's comfort, Rel.

Ausjenny said...

Rel sorry for your loss I do understand how hard it is to loss a family member.
praying for the family.

Leola said...

Hi Rel. Love and prayers to you and your whole family. We are so sorry for your double loss, and share in your tears and grief.

Laetitia :-) said...

I'd give you a hug but it's a bit hard electronically. I pray that the fact that they are alive (just on a different plane) and partying with the Lord will encourage you in your dark times as you come to terms with this separation.

Nicole said...

So very sorry. So hard to lose them. What a wonderful legacy they left to your family. So good to know they're walking in Glory now. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Jenny said...

It's evident that you carry on your grandmother's legacy; not just with your love of books, but also with the kind and generous spirit you convey to those you come in contact with, myself included.

*Hugs* and prayers for you and your precious family.

Rel said...

Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me ~ I so appreciate it.

I have written my eulogy for Grandma's thanksgiving service and truly know I have much to be thankful for in having shared her life.

Each one of you has blessed me with your words.

Kim said...

Rel,
I haven't been able to log into blogger for several days now, and am just able to comment.

Please know I am praying for you and your family. What a comfort that they both had such a sweet testimony and that you will be with them again one day!

HUGS to you my Aussie friend!

Rel said...

Kim - thanks for your lovely words :) I appreciate you!

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