Peaks, Pits, Praises and Prayers.: Escaped to Heaven!, Part II

My precious grandmother, affectionately known as both "Nana" and "Granny Goats", escaped to Heaven last Sunday. She slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus as she slept comfortably in her bed Sunday morning; she was 85 years young. My grandmother was such a woman of quiet strength and grace. She and my grandfather (Poppy) raised seven children and helped to raise 24 grandchildren (and even a few great-grandchildren!). She was a blessing to us all.

I am sad that I will no longer have the chance to kiss her cheek or to tell her how "beautimus" her hair is looking lately, but I rejoice in knowing that Granny Goats has been reunited with Poppy and that she has received her reward for being a good and faithful servant of Jesus all of her life. As Paul said, "To live is Christ and to die is gain."

One of my favorite singers, Matthew West, wrote a song for his grandmother when she passed away. The song is entitled "Save a Place for Me." The lyrics are beautiful and written below. To watch the music video and hear the song, click on the pink link below. To see more pictures of Granny Goats, visit April's blog post entitled "A 'Nun' and a Cake."

Save a Place for Me

Don't be mad if I cry, it just hurts so bad sometimes.

Cause every day it's sinking in and I have to say goodbye all over again.

You know I bet it feels good to have the weight of this world off your shoulders now.

I'm dreaming of the day when I'm finally there with you.

Save a place for me, save a place for me.
I'll be there soon, I'll be there soon.

Save a place for me, save some grace for me.

I'll be there soon, I'll be there soon.

I have asked the questions why, but I guess the answer's for another time.

So instead I pray with every tear and be thankful for the time I had you here.

So you just save a place for me, save a place for me.
I'll be there soon, I'll be there soon.

Save a place for me, save some grace for me.
I'll be there soon, I'll be there soon.