Last week my Granny Hasty passed away. She was 87 years old. We went to middle TN this past weekend to be with family and for the funeral. We thank God for the long, blessed life that He gave her. She did not have to suffer long, only a couple of months. Of course we are sad that she is no longer with us, but at the same time it is of great comfort to know she is with Jesus. One of the things that was said at the funeral about her was that she loved to laugh. And that was so true. I am thankful for the love and laughter she poured out into our family and the wonderful example she left.
After being with family all weekend, I just realized what a blessing it is to have a Christian heritage. I am so thankful to my Granny & Pop for the example they have set in loving the Lord and each other.
My Pop was with my Granny at the nursing home and the hospital, and never wanted to leave her side. They have loved one another and loved the Lord for as long as I can remember. They had been married for 68 years! What a legacy. I know he will miss her dearly, but I trust that the Lord will comfort him and guide him through each day.
While we were there this past weekend I was helping my Pop clean off some things from his desk and we came across some blank Christmas cards that had been sent as a gift from an organization he supports. I asked him if he wanted to keep them and he said, "Well, since they don't really say anything about what Christmas is about (Jesus)....I don't think I need them." (The cards were just "holiday" cards, nothing about Jesus) I was thankful I got to listen as my Pop said that because it showed me, again, his heart for the Lord. Also on his desk was his Bible, opened up.
I feel so extremely blessed for the family God has placed me in. I hope and pray that Aaron and I will be able to continue this heritage the Lord has given us with our children and (Lord willing) grandchildren someday.
Psalm 145
1 I will extol You, my God, O King, And I will bless Your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD, and highly to be praised, And His greatness is unsearchable . 4 One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. 5 On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate. 6 Men shall speak of the power of Your awesome acts, And I will tell of Your greatness. 7 They shall eagerly utter the memory of Your abundant goodness And will shout joyfully of Your righteousness. 8 The LORD is gracious and merciful ; Slow to anger and great in lovingkindness. 9 The LORD is good to all, And His mercies are over all His works. 10 All Your works shall give thanks to You, O LORD, And Your godly ones shall bless You. 11 They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom And talk of Your power ; 12 To make known to the sons of men Your mighty acts And the glory of the majesty of Your kingdom. 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And Your dominion endures throughout all generations. 14 The LORD sustains all who fall And raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to You, And You give them their food in due time. 16 You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways And kind in all His deeds. 18 The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. 19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He will also hear their cry and will save them. 20 The LORD keeps all who love Him, But all the wicked He will destroy. 21 My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.
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