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I want to thank those who have sent words of comfort these past couple weeks. My grandmother died at hospice last night. By all accounts it was peaceful at the end, as we prayed it would be. It will be quiet here for the next week or so while some of the children and I go back to say goodbye.
Jesus blest,
grant them all Your Light and Rest.
Amen."
from Dies Irae
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Oh, Kim, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hadn't posted, but I have been praying for her the past few weeks.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord...
Posted by: Wendy in VA | October 17, 2009 at 06:50 PM
Kim, Our prayers for the repose of your dear grandmother's soul and for the consolation of all her family...
Posted by: lisa | October 17, 2009 at 07:31 PM
I'm sorry. Praise God it was peaceful. She's with Jesus now, as you will be one day.
cindy
Posted by: cindy dodd | October 17, 2009 at 08:18 PM
i'm sorry Kim. saying an Ave for her soul right now.
Blessings in the midst of grief~
Posted by: Shelly | October 17, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Prayers for your family upon the passing of your grandmother...
"Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. May perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace..."
Posted by: Kimberly | October 18, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Kim, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Take care.
Posted by: Cheryl | October 18, 2009 at 03:03 AM
I'm sorry. Praying for the repose of her soul and for peace and comfort for your family.
Posted by: kalona | October 18, 2009 at 05:09 AM
Prayers for your dear grandmother, and for safe travel for all who are going to her funeral. May comfort and blessings abound for your family.
Posted by: Mary Alice Phillips | October 18, 2009 at 02:43 PM
I am very sorry, Kim. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. May she rest in peace!
{{{{God love you and your dear family}}}}
Our prayers are with you!
Posted by: Donna Marie | October 18, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let Thy perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
We'll be praying for her soul and for a safe journey.
God bless.
Posted by: Wesley Anne Nosko | October 19, 2009 at 06:42 AM
I'm sorry, hope you can remember lots of nice moments with your grandmother, memories can be a consolation and a kind of prayer...
Posted by: Sybille | October 20, 2009 at 01:17 PM