This weekend, as I cleaned out some old boxes in the garage, I ran across this old picture of my Mamaw. It has had me thinking about her since and today just happens to be her birthday. When I think about her, I can't help but smile....she loved to love me and I was always certain of that. Even into her last days, full of confusion, some little piece of her would break through to tell me so. (and she was so easy to love back!)
God is so funny in how he uses people and memories to remind us of his own love. I don't think I was mature enough then to appreciate her example. Thank the Lord I'm getting it now...Even when we are unlovable, He's loving us...and it makes Him happy. To me, knowing that makes it so easy to love and believe him...just like reciprocating the love of a precious grandmother. Thank you, Lord for reminding me (and when I needed it most).
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She looks so beautiful. I have such sweet memories of her....all the days I would go to their house and hop up in her lap and beg her to tell me stories from the "old days" while she held me tight. It is amazing how God works...just like He used this picture to remind you of His love, He has used you and this sweet blog post to open my eyes as well. I love you.
Happy late birthday Mamaw!
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