Nanny Lou on her 96th birthday last year.

My Nanny Lou passed away this morning.  My mom was by her side and was able to comfort her as she took her last breath.  She’s at rest and in a much happier place now.

Sometimes God is very “in your face” and sometimes, like today, he does the small things that not only amaze me but that helped comfort me.  Last night I read the Facebook status of a high school friend.   Her grandmother was in hospice care and I sent her a quick note telling her that she was in my thoughts.  In the process, it got me thinking about Nanny Lou, and praying  for her as well.  While Nanny Lou has been on my thoughts almost every day, I have to admit that I probably would not have been thinking about her last night if it were not for my friend’s Facebook status.  This morning, both of our grandmothers went on to heaven.  I am so glad that I was able to stop and pray for my grandmother last night.   Last night she told my mom “I want to go home”.  Today, she is there.  Praise God.