Has something ever happened, that just happened at the perfect time, even though it was unplanned or maybe was suppose to happen sooner or later but didn’t? I had that moment recently.
This past week my grandmother passed away. She was amazing, one of my favorite people in the whole wide world. The worst part wasn’t her actual passing (because I know where she went: Heaven!!!! And I’ll get to see her again. She’s in no more pain, can see again, and has the amazing honor to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus), but having to know the suffering she went through her last few weeks of life is what really got to me. It could have been worse, but it’s never easy to see or know that a loved one is going through a painful time.
Well, one of the days right before she passed I received a package in the mail. It was a day I was really down because my mom had told me that the only thing she could understand my grandma say was “help me”. I just wanted to hop on a plane and go help somehow. But, I couldn’t. Now I know it might seem silly, but the package in the mail helped me that day. It was full of super cute hair bows and pins from a lovely lady named Lisa.
She had tried to mail them earlier, but it didn’t go through the first time. So even though they came later than anticipated, it was perfect timing. Receiving a sweet precious thoughtful gift in the mail for my daughter gave me a smile and reminded me of the amazing ways that God can use people. It helped make that bad day better.
Then, the day after my grandma passed I received another gift in the mail, totally unannounced from the lovely lady, Heather, behind Simple Analogy (See the first picture? that’s the awesome journal she sent me!). Again, just another reminder of the love and kindness that people can operate in and not even know the impact they are making.
Receiving things might seem like an odd thing to have blessed me so much, but it is on of my love languages and it totally speaks to me.
So thank you so much ladies for bringing some light into my dark days and for being blessings. You never know when you are led to do something kind for someone the impact it will make on their lives. Even if it is just using your talents to make a little something for someone.
ps…. these were not given to promote their stuff to sell, but I would like to give them some recognition because they blessed me so much.
-Lisa doesn’t have an online shop, but if you would ever like someone to make you some pretty hair bows, you can email her at zippyflowers@gmail.com
-Heather of Simple Analogy is also on Etsy here.
Brittany says
January 29, 2011 at 7:53 pmI’m very sorry to hear about your grandma. Just remember where she is and who she is with! That’s the greatest feeling and knowing you’ll see her again.
IN August of last year I lost my grandpa to Glioblastoma. we had less than 5 months with him from when he first got his diagnosis to when he passed. This has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to deal with. Be so grateful you had friends and family to help you thru. They are the only thing that keeps me going.
I’ll be praying for you!
Beth- the mama bee says
January 29, 2011 at 7:58 pmso sorry to hear about your grandma. I’m sure she’ll be missed. I hear you on being ok with death. When my grandpa died I was so happy for him. Free from the pain he’d been in and home in Heaven!
Two Shades of Pink says
January 29, 2011 at 8:29 pmI am so sorry to hear of the pain you experienced being away from your grandma but I rejoice with you that she is in the arms of her precious Savior, Jesus!!! And I think God using these people in YOUR life reminds me how intimately mindful HE is of all of us. SO your blessing blessed me and reminded me of His character. Not to mention your lovely character too. 🙂
Nancy's Couture says
January 29, 2011 at 9:24 pmI am soooo sorry to hear about your Grandma. I am glad though that she is in heaven with our Lord! Just think of the reunion you will get to have!!!
So Bella says
January 30, 2011 at 3:10 pmSo sorry to hear about your grandma, but you’re right, you will see her again 🙂
Yes, God works in awesome ways, and thank you for sharing with us. I really needed to read this today.
Give your sweet little girl a hug for me 🙂
Heather says
January 30, 2011 at 5:46 pmHe works all things together for good in His time! Glad to be a part of that timing!
Kat says
January 30, 2011 at 6:32 pmIm so sorry about your Grandma. This was a beautiful post that brought a tear to my eye. God is wonderful and is everywhere we least expect it 🙂
God Bless
Amy says
January 31, 2011 at 1:17 pmWow! God is so good to us, isn’t he! He does Those little things for us like getting a package in the mail. So cool!
My Gram was amazing and i still miss her so much! I am so thankful that we will be together again someday with our Saviour! that is an awesome feeling.
Megan says
January 31, 2011 at 5:29 pmJess, So sorry to hear about your gma. I remember the pain when my grandpa passed away, even though I knew he was in a better place and I would see him again. So greatful that you have good friends in the crafting world to send you love — and that God delivered it at just the right time 🙂
virginiamae says
January 31, 2011 at 10:37 pmI’m so sorry. It’s never easy, but you’re right it is so nice to know that we have that confidence in Jesus. My Grandmother, one of my best friends, passed away this summer. I will pray for you.
DawnSSL says
February 1, 2011 at 12:52 pmI am sorry to hear about the pain your grandma had been going thru. I thank God for your and that you have shared your faith in our Lord and Savior with us! My He contiune to keep you and yours. Bless you.
Action says
February 1, 2011 at 2:52 pmBe fulfilled of His infinite Love! I’m Katia from Florenze Italy. Thank for shearing your heart and faith here, inside of little daily things…
I’ve linked your blog with mine http://www.artoleria.com.
I think I’ve had the same spiritual experience and reality of a new life in Jesus. Be blessed and welcome!