It was the best of times it was the worst of times...

It's been very busy around our house the past few days. Seth's Granny, who has been in the nursing home since November with severe Alzheimer's, passed away Monday afternoon. We knew that it was going to happen soon, but it happened a lot faster than anyone expected. Although she fought the disease for many years, she had a wonderful, long life. She was happily married to Seth's Papaw for almost 65 years, had two amazing daughter's, Shelia and Seth's mom, Becky, and touched the lives of anyone who knew her. I never had the pleasure of knowing her the way most remember her, but even while her memory failed her, she was kind and sweet. Every time I saw her, after introducing myself of course, she told me how pretty I was. Now, there's one thing to be said for people with dementia, they may not always know what exactly is going on or who they are, but they very rarely lie. I don't say that to mean that I really am pretty, just to say that it made me feel good, because I know she wasn't saying it just to be nice. She always had a genuine compliment for me. Even if it didn't always make sense.

This is the first death in the family, mine or Seth's, since we have been married, and I wasn't sure how to handle it at first. Afterall, I didn't want to step on anyone's toes or be in the way at any point, but I do want to do what I can to help. I hope I have done an ok job at that, mostly I wanted to be there for Seth's mom and help out in any way. It's not always easy to know what to do, but I pray that I can make this difficult time a bit easier. I can't imagine losing a parent.

The good, no, awesome part in all of this is the fact that Granny is now with her King, feeling no pain and she knows exactly what's going on! I like to think that she just "met" me for the first time on Monday, and I hope as she sees me that she approves of her grandson's choice in a wife! At least I know she thinks I'm pretty. Death is not easy for those of us who are still here, but let's remember that we were not made for this world. At least we weren't made for this world the way it is now. We were created for paradise, and I for one can't wait. I want to do as much good as I can here, but when it's my time to go I will be happy to be with Jesus. I know that Granny is so excited to be home.