In Loving Memory

7 months ago, my grandma, Geneva Swartzentruber went home to be with Jesus. About a month later, Linea was born. I often find myself wishing that Grandma had gotten to see her and hold her, even if it was just once... But I have to remind myself that God knows best and His timing is perfect. I continue to grieve over her loss, but my fond memories of Grandma and the knowledge that she is safe in the arms of our loving heavenly Father bring me comfort during those times.

Not too long after Linea was born, Mom gave me a cute little dress that Grandma Swartzentruber had gotten for me when I was a baby. It finally fits Linea, so I put it on her and sat her on the little stool I've had since I was a little girl - a stool that Grandma painted for me. I got some really cute pictures of Linea on that stool wearing that little dress that says "Grandma loves me." I am publishing this post in loving memory of Grandma Swartzentruber, a woman who proved to me in so many ways that those words were true. Thank you, Grandma, for your love, and for your godly example to me.