Vaughn just came home (Tuesdays and Thursdays the housedads work around the Ranch from 8 - 1). He got a call - Grandma Van went to be with Jesus last night. That is all the information that I got from him. He asked me to call our kids. Bethany and I were already IMing, so I asked if she had her cell with her and then called and told her. Adam took a little more work to get a hold of...it IS 2 hours earlier in Phoenix, so I had to rouse him out of bed. Both of them responded much like I did. We are sad that we will not see her again on Earth; we are not teary, though.
Gma., Irene, Vaughn, Adam & Aidan
May 2006
Gma., Irene, Vaughn, Bethany & Jonathan
February 2007
We were told about a week ago that Grandma had had another "mini" stroke, but that she did not seem to be coming back around like she had with the others. This was not a surprise, but then again it was...death is never really a joyous thing. However, think about it...Grandma Van is 100 years old and her finite body was failing her. Was she not filled with JOY as she met Jesus face to face last night and heard Him say to her, "Well done, Mildred, My good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord! Welcome home!" ?
We were told about a week ago that Grandma had had another "mini" stroke, but that she did not seem to be coming back around like she had with the others. This was not a surprise, but then again it was...death is never really a joyous thing. However, think about it...Grandma Van is 100 years old and her finite body was failing her. Was she not filled with JOY as she met Jesus face to face last night and heard Him say to her, "Well done, Mildred, My good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord! Welcome home!" ?
I think you know my opinion.
I love you and will miss you GREATLY !
Grandma Mildred Marcetta Charles Van Liew
Goodbye Grandma!
(The memorial celebration is being planned for Saturday, April 21st, 2007.)
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