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Today’s Blog Post
Dear Yudell,
Wow! Your prayers have been answered. I can report that the things that you prayed for have come about. Your granddaughter Katie is now married to a wonderful young man. It happened yesterday. He loves her and she loves him. It is amazing to witness. Together they make a wonderful couple. You certainly can be proud of them and delighted with the way that Katie has grown and matured.
It has been a long time since we last saw you on that fateful day in the hospital. As Alida and I stood beside your bed and waited for your time to leave us… it was very hard for you and us. I gulp now even thinking back to that day 7 years ago. You left such a big impact on our lives and the lives of your friends!
I remember you asking if we would keep in touch with your grand kids and pray for them before you left us. It wasn’t long after that when you slipped away to be with the Lord.
We have tried to keep the promises that we made that day. Most of all I have kept the one big one – to pray for the kids now that you are gone.
It was one year ago that Katie asked me if I still did wedding ceremonies and if I would marry her and Tyler. Her dad and mom were excited about it and told me the wedding would be right there in their yard.
Well it happened July 17, 2010! Jim and you would have been so proud. And I know you would have loved to be there. I told the kids that you were there in your Spirit – even though you weren’t there in person. The girls both cried… because they miss you so much.
Oh I forgot to tell you… Brittany stood with her sister in the wedding party. She is now in Grade 11 and doing very well. I promised her that I would do her wedding some day too… and she cried again. This little girl has a soft heart and is something special. You know that better than I do. Yudell, you can be proud of them both – they are doing well.
And – the boys… your two grandsons… Jeremiah and Zach… they are two very handsome young men with beautiful girls friends. They pitched in at the wedding and each helped to make it a wonderful day for Katie. You would be proud of them as well.
I wish I could know that you will get this letter… but somehow I think you are reading it over my shoulder from your special place with God today. And I think there is a big smile on your face.
Oh one thing that I should explain about the photos that I have attached. The following shot is one of the Gift that I prepared for Katie and Tyler.
Well… I decided it was the time to give the socks back… to Katie at least. I have given Katie one sock and told Brittany that I am saving the other one for her when she gets married. She cried again… my that gal is tender hearted!
I placed the heavy grey sock in a shadow box along with a Celtic Love Spoon that I carved for them. It has the Scottish Trinity Knot carved into it. The Knot is a reminder that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit will always be with them. The actual spoon part reminds them that God will always provide for them too.
Before I go Yudell… you have to know how much you meant to Alida and myself. Your cheer and happiness was infectious. Your love was spread in so many places to so many people… who all miss you so much.
If all goes as planned, some of us will be there with you shortly. We are looking forward to seeing you again… oh what a party it will be! Something like your 60th Birthday Party… the look on your face was something else!... but that is another story.
Yudell… as a Grandmother… thank you for your prayers. It appears now that each one is being answered in God’s time… his perfect, grace filled time schedule.
See you soon…
~ Murray Lincoln ~
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