I know that there is a reason for everything, I know that it clearly is your time, but it doesn't make things any easier. Last July when they told us there wasn't much time, you took that as a personal challenge apparently and really showed them! You are probably one of the strongest and most stubborn women I know (and people wonder where I get it). Yet through it all, I have no doubt that you and grandpa both never gave up on God and never stopped praying! I know that the last several years have been rough on you and grandpa (and the whole family really), but you have shown us all what true love really is. You and grandpa have truly lived out the part of your wedding vows that you vowed to "love each other through sickness and health".
I know that you have left this earthly body behind and are no longer experiencing pain! I know that you are dancing on the streets of glory where you will forever be in the presence of the king! But it is just so hard letting you go. I know that I will never again hear you ask me if I've found a boyfriend and then when I answer no, you try your hardest to come up someone for me. It is hard knowing that whoever my future husband is will never have the opportunity or privilege to know you. It is hard knowing that the children I may one day have will never know you, only stories. It is hard knowing that my mom will never be able to pick up the phone again and wish you a "Happy Mother's day" or just see how your day is going.
But I can rest in the fact that I know where you are. I know that you are going to spend eternity in heaven. I know that you have prayed for everyone of your children and grandchildren to come to have a personal relationship with Jesus as well. So I know that one day we will all be reunited in heaven where we will all spend eternity worshipping our King!
I love you Grandma Betty Jo and will miss you dearly! But I know that you are no longer in pain! Go ahead Grandma, sport those high heels like you have been wanting to do for year, but haven't been able to!
We no longer have to say "Grandma Betty Jo, where are you?" because we know you are in the presence of the King!!!
