Over the past week it has been difficult to put into words how much this woman impacted my life. I met her when I was young and immediately was drawn to continue a friendship with her family that would last a lifetime.
We became extremely close and could talk for hours, or just sit at the table looking over the beautiful scenery in front of her home. After Dale passed away, I returned to that home and spent a few more years with her that I will cherish forever. Every Sunday, I would go out and we would go to church and lunch afterwards. Again the conversations, the love and that wonderful smile was so comforting to me. She would often tell me that I was her daughter....then she would giggle and smile.
One thing I can tell you about her that many close to her already know, she was looking forward to heaven to be with God. She never faltered in her faith and love of Jesus. I loved watching her dress up for church, she would be coordinated from head to toe. She always looked adorable and cared very much about her appearance. Then she would go to the piano and have the biggest smile and play the most beautiful music. Sometimes after church we would go back to the house and we would enjoy more music.
There are so many wonderful memories I have of her that I will cherish and hold close to my heart. I will miss the fact I will never be able to see her again, which saddens me and I bear a heavy heart. I do know she is dancing and singing in heaven looking down on all of us as we grieve with a smile of comfort.
