CHRISTMAS.....IN HEAVEN!

We woke up today to sunshine and absolutely beautiful weather. Snow covered the mountain tops and we looked forward to spending a wonderful Christmas Eve with our family. I went to my parents this morning for breakfast and saw my Grandma for what (I didn't know at the time) would be my last glimpse of her earthly body. She looked especially beautiful this morning. She had slept on curlers and she had such a glow about her that I even commented on it. I said she looked so much younger than 96 years old. I would have stared longer and soked in the time with her if I had any inclination that God would take her home a few hours later. I don't even remember giving her a kiss goodbye as we left for the Bakers home to celebrate Christmas Eve. My mom called at about 1:45pm or so and gave me the shocking news. Grandma had gone to her room to take a nap and she died. I know most people would say,"Oh, she had a good long life and yes, I agree. She has been so healthy that we didn't expect her to die anytime soon. And... I wasn't really ready for her to leave. We have enjoyed her living with us on our property for 6 months. She loved spending time with my kiddos and her other great grandkids. So, we grieve but not as those without hope. We know that we will see her again someday. My grandpa died 2 years ago on Christmas Day. It is kindof crazy that we lost them both on Christmas. Try to imagine what her Christmas Celebration in Heaven is like right now. She is with JESUS, the very one we celebrate. She is being reunited with loved ones that she has missed dearly. My parents have loved her and