On Tuesday, January 6 our precious Mammar went home to be with Jesus. Even though it happened so sudden there is a peace knowing that she lived life fully and faithfully and was ready to be with her Creator. I have never known anyone like my Mammar...so full of grace, strength, service and devotion...truly a heart of gold. Though she served others because of her heart for the Lord, everyone who knew her was challenged by the way she served; whether it was in the church, schools, visiting friends in the nursing homes, elections, the hospital (I think she has more volunteer hours than anyone in history:) or her family and friends...she was always serving and giving. She was our prayer warrior! Just weeks ago she told me that unlike any other time in her life she was closer to the Father and praying even more faithfully (if that was possible :) for her family and loved ones. She is truly my example in every way!
It has been so painful the last few days knowing she would soon leave us; yet being so far away, but the Lord has been my comfort and spoken in such tender ways...Oh, He is so faithful. I was awakened early this morning with a sense that she was gone. This morning after I woke up, my parents called to tell me she was home. I realized it about the same time I had been awakened. His ways are marvelous and too incredible for me to comprehend. On Sunday night when my family shared with me that her time was probably near I cried out to the Lord for strength (as I am here alone without my Chris this week) and He showed me several passages in His Word that I have held on to. There is something sweet that occurs in our journey with the Father, when all we can do is run to His arms and His Word, there is no one else...just Jesus.
Psalm 28:8-9 The Lord is their strength, and He is a saving defense to His anointed. Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; be their SHEPHERD also, and CARRY THEM FOREVER.
Psalm 30:5 His favor is for a lifetime; weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 31:14a,23,24 But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, You are my God. My times are in Your hand. O love the Lord, all you His godly ones! The Lord preserves the faithful...v.24 Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord
I will treasure so many sweet memories with my Mammar. Whether it was going on dates with her to breakfast when I was a child, to one of Chris and I last memories with her, eating ice cream sandwhiches (she could eat the good foods in moderation) together and watching the Republican convention while cuddling (or bootiling as she calls it) on the couch. I will miss our talks about the love of the Father and holding her sweet hand. I will miss her sweet smile and all the back rubs. I will miss her encouragement and support. I will miss her joy and strength. How I miss her so.
One of the Carter kids favorite quotes of her's which shows that she lived for the eternal-"I will see you here, there or in the air".
Thank you Father for our precious Mammar, we have been blessed beyond measure.
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