A year ago today

It was on this day in 2007 that we kissed and hugged Ed's mom good-bye for the last time on this earth. The brain cancer that had attacked her 4 1/2 years earlier was stronger than any treatments and even though our visit with her that Thanksgiving week lifted her spirits, the cancer was terrible and God allowed her suffering to end and took her home to be with Him on Dec. 12, 2007. I remember when we said good-bye to her that Friday morning after Thanksgiving, there was hope that she would receive some radiation and maybe hold off the progression of the cancer for a time. But in our hearts I think we knew we would not see her on this side of heaven again. I'll never forget what Ed said when he said good-bye to her. I don't think I'll write it here, but it was exactly what an oldest son should say to his mom when he knows he is saying good-bye. We miss you a lot, Mom/Grandma, but we know that you are in the presence of God's glory and we will see you again someday.

This picture was taken on her best day while we were visiting during the week of Thanksgiving. Her spirits were up and the time that she & the girls spent together is cherished by everyone.