She’s loved Jesus for a long long time. His love shines through her eyes and in her gentle smile.
94 years old.
Sarah is the baby named after her and she eagerly brought out baby pictures to see if there was a resemblance in the two of them. (there is!)
Rich had a fine time, looking through old family photo albums.
She held Sarah’s feet in her still-lovely hands.
From her chair, she meets and greets, smiles, talks, listens, and reads books to anyone who comes near.
Her house is warm and familiar, it’s quiet and slow paced.
She has many grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and she loves and prays for them all.
Grandma always made you feel
she had been waiting to see just you all day
and now the day was complete. ~Marcy DeMaree
She and Grace share a name, too. They both have the middle name of Lillian (in fact, Grandma is known as Lillian, she goes by her middle name).
Davy went outside to explore every chance he got. One time I went outside to check on him and he had found an old rusty horseshoe. Another time, he was up on the deck railing, spinning the clothesline around and around.
There were so many things he wanted to talk about with his Great Grandma, but sometimes she could not hear what he was saying. I became the trumpeting voice of “translation”.
Jacob and Ethan weren’t able to see Grandma this time because they were visiting their other grandparents.
She is Rich’s Dad’s Mom. Her prayers and influence have been a huge part of Rich’s growth as a man, and as Christian. She’s been a wonderful light for both of us through the years. How we love this lady.
Her fortitude is amazing; she’s had bone cancer for about 2 years. During our entire visit there wasn’t a word about it, or a complaint. She was just so happy to see us. It had been too long between visits but we hope to get back to her place again in the next month or so, for Christmas.
Good to be Home 
How wonderful your children get to know their great-grandmother and how blessed they are that she loves them so and prays for them. What a rich heritage!
What a beautiful lady. How special to have her in your lives and to be able to visit her with your children. It is lovely to see that she is still in her home and able to interact with everyone even though she might be hard of hearing. Such a blessing.
What a lovely time. =)
What a heartwarming post!!! Indeed lovely she is and yes I can see a resemblance between her and the children. What an example of a thankful life well lived!
Oh so very wonderful. She looks so sweet and loving. I too see a resemblance, and think how wonderful it is to have her loving and praying for all of you. That picture with Sarah is priceless. Though all of them were too wonderful for words. I will pray for God’s grace to continue for Riches grandmother in these years.
Women like that are a priceless treasure. I’m so glad you got a visit in!
I loved reading this post, the quote fit so perfectly! It reminds me of Timothy’s Grandmother in the Bible.
Love the pictures, especially the one with little Sarah’s toes in grandma’s hands! What a blessing to have that Godly heritage. Love how you said that you were the trumpeting voice of “translation”…LOL…I’ve been there, done that too ;).
A sweet post about a wonderful lady of God!Love your header,so cheerful.
hi shanda…….what wonderful memories with a grandmother / great-grandmother. of course you and rich know how blessed you are to still have her in your life, but how nice that your children do, too. they look so sweet posing and talking with her. it just warms my heart when youngsters appreciate the older generations. and for her to lay aside her health issues during your visit and continually pray for you all just shows how much she puts others first. what an incredible lady.
She looks great!
I was going to ask you how Rich’s grandmother is doing. I was so glad to hear she wasn’t in any great pain that prevented a family visit for her! I tell you, the medicine they have these days is wonderful. I bet his Grandma prays more than I do, yet, I can testify about God’s grace and mercy to His children who call upon Him during health problems. With modern medicine and God’s healing hand, it just doesn’t get any better! LOVED these pictures! xo
What lovely memories being made with this sweet Grandma! She reminds me of my Grandma…..While my Grandma Thelma had pancreatic cancer she never once complained even when things got very bad near the end. Her hands were always ready to hold mine and always ready with a smile and kind word. I miss my Grandma so very very very much….More than words can say. Thankful that I have the assurance that someday we will meet again. And those hands that became to weak to be able to play praises to Him on her precious organ….are now, I am sure, praising Him in the Heavens!