You’ll remember her because I’ve blogged about her before. (Being Used and HE Did it Again)
We will remember her for the never-failing smiles, hugs, kind words and unconditional love.
This week our church family and community let go of a dear woman. ”Grandma” Ruth loved us like Jesus and went to be with Him on Saturday. Thursday, April 21st would be her 96th birthday. Instead, we will gather together without her physical presence to honor her memory and legacy.
There are so few words to express the amazing warmth and love this woman gave so freely to EVERYONE she met. Little children, middle-agers like me and other older folks. The little children would literally line up at her side on Sunday mornings for their “Grandma hug”! So would we for that matter.
"Remember, God loves you unconditionally and so do I."
One of the things she was known for was the birthday and anniversary phone calls. She’d call bright and early in the morning and usually wake you. But what an awesome way to start a day! Once in a while she’d call a wrong number. Whether it was local or across the country, that person would be blessed like the rest of us and receive her signature “Remember, God loves you unconditionally, and so do I”.
“Grandma” Ruth will be missed like no other because she lived and loved like no other. Today, I urge you to tell at least one person you meet that GOD LOVES THEM UNCONDITIONALLY! Whether they be friend, family or stranger. Then come back here and tell us about your experience.
Thank you “Grandma”, for loving us like Jesus…unconditionally.
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
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