One of my greatest blessings from God went home on Thursday evening, May 8th at 9:45 p.m. My dear, sweet, friend and grandmother, whom most knew as "Memomer.
Helen W. Maynard at age 17
God answered our prayers and took her peacefully and quickly as I was holding her hand and humming to her. God is so good! I am working on a post dedicated to her but it may take me a few days to get through it. I can't work on it too long without breaking down, so please be patient. I want to thank everyone for their support and prayers. They mean so much.
Stephanie and I heard a song on the radio as we were coming home that truly touched us. The song is by Mark Harris and is called "Wish You Were Here".
"Wish You Were Here"
I wanted to tell you
how closely I've
kept the memories
of you in my heart
And all of the lifetimes
that we had to share
Live even though
we're apart
But don't cry for me
'Cause I'm finally free
(Chorus)
To run with the angels
On streets made of gold
To listen to stories
of saints new and old
To worship our Maker
That's where I'll be
When you finally find me
No don't you be weary
‘cause waiting for you
Are wonders that
you've never known
Just hold on to Jesus,
reach out for his hands
And one day
They'll welcome you home
And that's when you'll be
Finally free Finally free
(Chorus)
I wish you were here,
I wish you were here
And all of the dreams
that you treasure
Will soon come together
And that's when your sorrow
will find tomorrow
And you will rise again
(Chorus)
We'll run with the angels
on streets made of gold
We'll listen to stories
of saints new and old
We'll worship our maker
that's where we'll be
When you finally find me I wish you were here
The thought of my PRECIOUS (the name my husband always called her) Memomer having a new body and being able to run with the angels brings the biggest smile to my face!
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I want to add that Macon is suffering devastating damage from the storm this weekend. I found out today that 11 tornadoes were confirmed in Georgia. Here are some pictures that I took when Stephanie and I went to Macon on Monday.
The tornado just snapped off the tops of these trees all over Macon and the surrounding area.
This McDonald's sign just couldn't hold up to the strong winds that were over 110 mph.
This was on the road in front of us.
Please keep the families in this area in your prayers. There are many who do not have power or water and may be without it for a couple of weeks. It's easy to take these every day conveniences for granted until we lose them. We heard today that one of our good friends from church lost part of their house and 2 of their vehicles. There are trees down all over their yard. Some volunteers are going over tomorrow to see what they can do to help them.
Hugs & Blessings ~ Kim
Every time I think of you, I thank God for you. - I Corinthians 1:4
This was on the road in front of us. 