Last night I got a phone call from my Mom telling me that my Great-Grandma (her Grandma) wasn't doing so well. And they were expecting her to pass on fairly soon. We all knew this was coming. She lived a full life, but now was in pain. Nicole and I got to see here when we went home a few weeks ago. I am so grateful for that opportunity. She got to see us one last time while on this Earth. Last night as I was talking to my Mom I was saying the typical things to her... "She won't be in pain any more" .... "We'll get to see her again"... And I know those are both true but this morning I was sitting in church, I got this feeling like Grandma was gone... check your phone. So I did. There was nothing, no missed calls, no voicemails, no text messages. I just thought again, be patient... and keep checking your phone. Sure enough next time I check. There was a missed call, a voicemail, and text message saying call home ASAP. I knew what had happened already. Tears immediately started welling up in my eyes. As we finished the closing song and prayer I jumped up and went outside to call home. I knew the words before my mom said them and as she did I feel those darn tears fell and I was sad. I will miss my Grandma. But then I remembered the things I thought as I drove back to Rexburg from Pocatello yesterday (about an hour away). Yesterday as I drove I was thinking about life and death and what our religion teaches and what I personally believe. I started crying but not out of saddness out of gratefulness. I am so grateful I knew my Great-Grandma. I knew 2 of them infact! Both were full of stories and love. I love both of them. Even though they aren't here in person I can still feel their spirit's. I was also thinking about the Spirit World and how Grandpa Lee (Mom's Dad) along with Great Grandpa McConnell are probably welcoming my Grandma and teaching her the ropes. Preparing to teach her the Gospel. I am so glad I have a knowledge and a testimony about the Gospel and how this world works. The before, during, and after life. My Grandma McConnell was a wonderful Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and friend. She always said the nicest things to us. She knew Nicole and I were different... but never could put her finger on it... Well Grandma... be prepared... you're about to figure it out! And I can't wait to help you get the ordinances done you need to be able to be with Grandpa forever!
Here is a Picture of my Grandma McConnell at her 90th Birthday a few years ago....
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