An amazing woman

Heaven became even a better place last night after my grandmother grew her wings and went to be with her Heavenly Father. Words can't even describe how wonderful this woman was. First and foremost, she was a child of God and loved Him with all her heart, mind and soul.

My favorite memory of her was her singing. She had a voice that was absolutely amazing! I think that she is where I got my love for music and Olivia as well. It would just make her day when Olivia would sing to her over the phone or in person when we were there for a visit - her face would just light up. She sang for many years in church and would even visit nursing homes and sing for the patients in the nursing homes.

My grandmother has been battling COPD and emphysema for a couple of years now, but despite her illness, she was in great spirits right up to the end. My mom spent most of the day with her yesterday and she told me all about their day this morning. They shared lots of laughs and just had a great time. My mom had bathed her and washed her hair and left later in the afternoon so that my grandmother could take a nap - sadly she never woke up.

I'm glad to know that she went peacefully to the arms of Jesus in her sleep. I am so happy that she has been restored and no longer has to fight for a breath. I am so happy that she is walking the streets of Gold - probably dancing and singing, and is no longer laying in her bed where she spent 95% of her time, but this place on earth just won't be the same without her, but thankfully, I know I will see her again someday.

My grandma has been looking forward to heaven for some time now. She has said on a couple of occasions that she's just ready to go to heaven. She told me a couple months back that when she gets there she's going to find her mom and then find Jesse. I like to think that she rocked him to sleep last night. This is the picture in my mind

So earth just isn't the same today without this amazing woman, but heaven will never be the same now that she grew her wings.

The following is one of the songs that will be sang at her funeral and the words to the song are just incredible

Chris Rice - Untitled Hymn

Weak and wounded sinner

Lost and left to die

O, raise your head, for love is passing by

Come to Jesus

Come to Jesus

Come to Jesus and live!

Now your burden's lifted

And carried far away

And precious blood has washed away the stain,

so Sing to Jesus

Sing to Jesus

Sing to Jesus and live!

And like a newborn baby

Don't be afraid to crawl

And remember when you walk

Sometimes we fall...so

Fall on Jesus

Fall on Jesus

Fall on Jesus and live!

Sometimes the way is lonely

And steep and filled with pain

So if your sky is dark and pours the rain,

then Cry to Jesus

Cry to Jesus

Cry to Jesus and live!

O, and when the love spills over

And music fills the night

And when you can't contain your joy inside,

then Dance for Jesus

Dance for Jesus

Dance for Jesus and live!

And with your final heartbeat

Kiss the world goodbye

Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side,

and Fly to Jesus

Fly to Jesus

Fly to Jesus and live!

In loving memory of Geraldine Burbrink

You are so loved by all who knew you and we miss you tremendously!

Please say a prayer for the many family members who will be traveling this week for her funeral. I am trying to leave today, but I have 3 appointments (NST, biophysical profile and dr appointment) all scheduled tomorrow that I am trying to get moved to today. Say a prayer that it all gets worked out so that I can be there with family as soon as possible.