My grandmother passed away last week. I wish I had pictures to share online of when she was younger. She was a beautiful and amazing woman. She loved all of us fiercely and I considered her one of my closest friends. She will be missed.
With a newborn ‘A’…Christmas 2002
My grandmother unfortunately developed a form of dementia about three years ago. She was very close to death then, but miraculously rebounded. This is a song (just lyrics) I wrote back then, when we thought she was passing on…
Welcome Home
I was born and placed in the loving arms of my mother.
Wrapped up tight with tender care.
Daddy raised his hands to the sky ,
And said "Thank you Father, for blessing us with this child here".
They took me to a place full of warmth and light,
A place where joy resides,
Full of family and friends,
It’s where life begins,
I could hear them say, "Welcome Home".
(chorus)
Welcome home, welcome home
We’re so glad that you are home.
We’ve been waiting for you for so long.
You are welcomed you are loved,
Sent from heaven above,
We are here to say ,"Welcome Home".
I grew up and fell into the arms of my beloved
We became a married pair.
We spoke promises to one another,
‘Til death do us part, we’d be there.
We purchased a small place,
Full of warmth and light,
A place where love resides,
Tiny feet came running in at school’s day end,
They could hear us say, "welcome home."
(chorus)
(Bridge)
Seasons change throughout the years,
Bringing new life and hope.
Although our seasons come to an end,
In Christ, we are reborn.
I died, and was greeted by the arms of my Savior.
My flesh and soul lay bare.
He looked at my life, and He gave me smile, and said,
"Child, you have served me well."
He took me to a place full of warmth and light,
A place where peace resides.
Full of family and friends,
It’s where new life begins,
I could hear Him say, "Welcome Home."
"Welcome home, welcome home,
I’m so glad that you are home.
I’ve been waiting for you for so long.
You are welcomed, you are loved,
You are my precious one,
I am here to say, ‘Welcome Home’."
I am here to welcome you home…
Grandma and Grandpa before…
Grandma and Grandpa after…
