Coffee? Tea? Serenity?

Coming back to this category brings back much of the pains in my heart that I have been attempting to heal. As we all know, Grandma Foreman's earthly life ended and she joined Our Lord and Grandpa Foreman on April 1, 2006. So many emotions flooding all at once. To recall her last day with us, the relief of her no longer suffering and being prodded with this needle and that needle, our final moments with her, the immediate moments following her last breath, the funeral home, the legal matters, the seperation of personal properties at the house......the emotional ride has been one I hope to never experience again. I can hope, but know that each time someone I love departs from earth and goes into eternal life, the same emotional ride will return.

I return to this category today because yesterday was the day that we normally wished her HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Mom phoned me during the day asking if I knew what day it was. Yes, I knew. The thoughts were like tons of weight upon my heart. Oh, how I wish I could have called her one more time. As Mom and I talked, she recalled some of those times; memories of her being worried as Hurricane Rita approached and her ride to Alabama during the evacuation. Then, we can't help but laugh as our thoughts turn to her, today, in Heaven. Of course, none of us know exactly what we are capable of doing once we reach that eternal life, but if she has been able to have her way, I am sure that she has been stirring up whatever "dust" might be around. I am sure that there is one heck of a vegetable garden and flowers, too. I am sure they are enjoying some of that strongly brewed coffee that she enjoyed making and serving. I am sure that those around her have gained a couple of pounds from her tasty cooking. No, we do not know exactly what is taking place up there, but it sure is fun to think that she is making her way around, with the most lively spirit I've ever known, telling stories, feeding others food and laughter, and watching down upon us while insisting that God bless us all - with finger pointed and hands on her hips.

Happy Birthday, Grandma Foreman. I am a day late with this message, just as I always was a day late in calling to share those wishes in person. It brings joy to my heart knowing that you have celebrated it once again with Grandpa Foreman, whom you missed so, and Our Almighty Father.

Time may heal our heart from the pain in losing you, but time will never erase the wonderful memories that we all have in our hearts.