Grandma Dorcas

I wish I could say I have been silent this passed week out of busy-ness. But it was the declining health and eventual passing of a dear sweet woman of God that quieted my heart and slowed my fingers. May I take a moment to remember and give thanks for the wonderful role model, encouraging mother figure, and strong godly woman that was our adopted Grandma, Dorcas Ueland. 

When Abe and I explained to our babes that she had gone to Heaven, Adam grew very somber and thoughtful. Carolanne started crying. Thaddaeus looked confused... but Isaiah's reaction was priceless. He took a moment of thought then his eyes grew so big and the brightest look of hope I have ever seen came over his little face. 

"Mommy, Grandma Dorcas DIED?!" he exclaimed.

"Yes she did, Sweety." I sniffled.

"Then she is in Heaven! With Aunt Jemima's little tiny baby!" He then did the sweetest victory dance that stopped almost as soon as it started. His brow wrinkled with concern.

"But she won't be with baby Cherry anymore." I could see his four year old mind working hard. "I have to love baby Cherry while she's gone in Heaven." 

I assured him that Aunt Jemima, Grandma Dorcas' daughter, would give all the loving sufficient for her second daughter, Cherry. As soon as the care of the babies were sorted out Isaiah was content. 

What a sweet reminder that we are to focus our attention not only on the one who left this world, but most importantly to those left behind to grieve. Those who are waiting to see her again. My prayers and love go to Grandma Dorcas' ten children, husband, and brother Jimmy who will continue on here while eagerly looking forward to embracing her again-whole and well, in a place where cancer has no home.