Page 16 - Jeminer a'mima" Louise Stubbs

Grammy,
If love could have kept you here, you’d live
Grammy, a tribute that truly encompasses all that you are to me can never be written. You were a great leader, a wonderful teacher, a disciplinarian, a way-maker, a pillar of strength and an abundance of love, but the thing you did best was being my Grammy!
I ran to you when there was good news to tell, you would rejoice with me and tell me to “Thank the Lord for He is good”. When I came to you on days I felt broken and defeated by the world, you would look at me without judgment and say “Hey child, ya Grammy loves you, but you must remember to pray and give God thanks”. No matter the mood or occasion, those things remained constant- the agape love you had for me and your devotion to serving God. I always left your presence feeling loved and accepted.
I just want to thank you Grammy, for everything...
Lord I give you thanks for the time you allowed me to have my “Granmima”
Your oldest Grandboy [I won’t say favourite because the others will get mad, but they know]
Adrain
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forever.
You were the best teacher and advisor, when you spoke to us about life and all of its lessons, it always resonated, because you never left out the examples and the scars...the detailed experiences!
You were always real! No slappin’ up, no sugar coating... completely and affectionately unfiltered!
You taught us how to survive, how to love and give love, how to show respect and gain it and how to live meaningful live... But what you didn’t share was how to cope with losing you. So Grammy, tell me... What now? Where do we go from here? Which bush tea will heal our broken hearts? Will the salt water ease the pain?
I know...I know. “God is near to the broken hearted.” Thank you for sharing your bible with us! Your strong lessons and prayers have deviated us from many of life’s dead ends... and we are forever indebted.
I’m hurt, but I’m smiling. I’m broken, but I’m trying. Thank you for the opportunity to love on you a little longer this last year. I will love you forever and a day and an eternity after that. Thank you for everything, but most of all... Thank you for being my friend.
Dreka
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There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.
Keiaundre