My grandma passed away this last week! I can't believe within a 3.5 month period, my parents house has lost 2 very special people! My sister Justine and My grandma Houston! I am going to miss them! My mom's house will forever hold a sad silence! But somewhere in the cracks, I think happiness will still find it's way in!! That's what we are here for... to find joy in life, so I pray that we can! :) I was asked to write a poem for my grandma, and I wasn't sure how, or if the words would come to me! But I said a quick prayer and explained to My Heavenly Father how important it was to me and that the words would come freely and I could come up with something that would be good and bring comfort! I am a firm believer in the hand of God! And he was with me today as I wrote this! I hardly hesitated, my hand would write one line, and as I was writing it, the next line would pop into my head! I will admit that I have a talent, but I will also be the first to say that it doesn't always come from just me! I love that I can become closer to God by taking the time to write words of comfort or happiness... etc. So grandma... this is for you.. and I love you so much! I am going to miss you always being around, I'm going to miss my kids running to give "grandma Houston" a hug everytime we could go to mom's house (which was nearly everyday) and most of all I am going to miss your voice, your smile, your little giggle, and the love that was so abundantly pouring out from your heart for all of us everyday! I love you grandma!! Here it is!!!
A GIANT Heart!
I asked the Lord a question,
“Will my children be ok?”
I knew I had to leave them,
though my heart wanted to stay!
He took my hand in his hand
and said “My dear sweet child,
they are your living legacy,
it will only be for a while!
You went to earth with a GIANT heart
and divided it into seven
and placed within each child of yours
a little piece of heaven.
Your love for them has shown
so clear, through the many years.
You blessed, loved and cared for them
and calmed their every fear.
You spent your entire earthly life
teaching them about God
and Christ’s atoning sacrifice
and holding to the iron rod.
So, dear child when you ask me
“Will my children be ok?”
I will stand and tell you firmly “YES
because you showed them the way!”
Jaime Barneck Allred 10/30/11
