Thank
you to those of you who prayed and sent sweet notes of support this
past weekend. My grandmother was a huge part of my life.. she was an
amazing woman. I spent every summer with her and she taught me so much
and had a huge influence on who I am today. I have never met a stronger
woman... she had no limitations, they just did not apply to her! She was
a true icon.
Her obituary is in the paper today and I hate that it is only one column! I want everyone to know all the lines, boundaries and hurdles she faced and defeated in her lifetime. Seriously, how many people do we know started out in a covered wagon and lives to be almost 98 years old?! There was nothing average about her. She qualified for the 1932 Olympics (shouldn't that athletic ability pass on somewhere?! I am hoping my kids might get it!).She once scored 102 in a single basketball game and was the first woman licensed referee in Missouri... just a few little fun facts! She fought for the equalization of womens sports most of her life and then an advocate director for the elderly after she "retired." Never did she take "no" for an answer. She felt females should have the same opportunities as the boys. She graduated from college in a time where it was not common for a female to go to school. I often wonder where all this courage came from and it was her strength and faith within herself. She was just amazing.. she was the best grandmother and mentor anyone could ask for.
Her passing was beautiful. She had been in a sleep induced state the last week of her life and then last Friday as my Mom and Aunt were holding her hand, she opened her eyes wide and mumbled.. "Going Home." My aunt prayed and said, " Momma don't be scared, the angels are coming..." and after 8 short breaths she was Home. She said she saw Jesus in the last few weeks of her life, and her husband of over 50 years and her baby girl (June) who died at birth over 60 years ago... There is great comfort in knowing she is in heaven and being reunited with those she loves.
I just am so thankful Christ died for us, it is a gift that is unimaginable and so gracious. He took my pain, my burdens, so I can live with Him in eternity and be reunited with those we so dearly love on this earth.
Thanks again, I just wanted you to know a little bit about my sweet grandmother! Love always, Vickie
Her obituary is in the paper today and I hate that it is only one column! I want everyone to know all the lines, boundaries and hurdles she faced and defeated in her lifetime. Seriously, how many people do we know started out in a covered wagon and lives to be almost 98 years old?! There was nothing average about her. She qualified for the 1932 Olympics (shouldn't that athletic ability pass on somewhere?! I am hoping my kids might get it!).She once scored 102 in a single basketball game and was the first woman licensed referee in Missouri... just a few little fun facts! She fought for the equalization of womens sports most of her life and then an advocate director for the elderly after she "retired." Never did she take "no" for an answer. She felt females should have the same opportunities as the boys. She graduated from college in a time where it was not common for a female to go to school. I often wonder where all this courage came from and it was her strength and faith within herself. She was just amazing.. she was the best grandmother and mentor anyone could ask for.
Her passing was beautiful. She had been in a sleep induced state the last week of her life and then last Friday as my Mom and Aunt were holding her hand, she opened her eyes wide and mumbled.. "Going Home." My aunt prayed and said, " Momma don't be scared, the angels are coming..." and after 8 short breaths she was Home. She said she saw Jesus in the last few weeks of her life, and her husband of over 50 years and her baby girl (June) who died at birth over 60 years ago... There is great comfort in knowing she is in heaven and being reunited with those she loves.
I just am so thankful Christ died for us, it is a gift that is unimaginable and so gracious. He took my pain, my burdens, so I can live with Him in eternity and be reunited with those we so dearly love on this earth.
Thanks again, I just wanted you to know a little bit about my sweet grandmother! Love always, Vickie
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