As most of you know, my Great-Grandmother passed away last Wednesday. I sat by her side and held her hand as she took her last breath. As she passed, I told her how much we all loved her and touched her face so that she felt me there. Moments like these are always hard to get through, but in retrospect I am so grateful that God chose me to be the last voice she heard and the last kiss she felt. Even more than that, I am grateful for the peace in knowing that she was going to be with the Lord. It’s peace like this that allows me to focus on the blessings her life brought. Even in the memories, I find much love, grace, and strength. She was a woman who feared the Lord and she raised a family who was blessed by her love. This sweet poem was read on her behalf at the funeral service and I wanted to share it with all of you. It’s a good reminder of how our actions truly leave an impression on the people we pass in life. The little things really do matter and I only pray that I can leave such a loving impression as my great-grandma, for she truly understood the idea of God’s love. Have a beautiful week, my friends!
When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking
When you thought I wasn’t looking,
I saw you hang my first picture on the refrigerator,
and I wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn’t looking,
I saw you feed a stray cat, and I thought
it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn’t looking,
I saw you make my favorite cake for me,
and I knew that little things are special things.
When you thought I wasn’t looking,
I heard you say a prayer,
and I believed there was a God that I
could always talk to.
When you thought I wasn’t looking,
I felt you kiss me good night,
and I felt loved.
When you thought I wasn’t looking,
I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned
that sometimes things hurt,
but it’s all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn’t looking,
I saw that you cared and I wanted to be
everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn’t looking,
I looked….and now I want to say thanks
for all the things I saw,
when you thought I wasn’t looking.
2 responses so far ↓
Alison // December 3, 2008 at 2:15 pm |
I didn’t know that – I am sorry that you went through that last week. It’s so good to read your feelings and how blessed you were by the life your g-gma led. What a huge blessing. I just can’t wait till we all get to be with our Lord and loved ones again someday. I know that will be a great day for the two of you. I hope you’re doing well. Let me know if you want to go to lunch.
Cindy Beall // January 4, 2009 at 9:37 am |
Would you believe that my 9-year old gave Chris and me this exact poem in a picture frame for Christmas this year? We didn’t make it through it without tears