Ode to Clara Mae: Granny Laman

For those read this blog, today is a rejoicing but sad day. For a great women, mother, sister, and grandmother has taken her last sleep on earth. At 2:00am this morning, she went to the Lord. I was not told about this until alittle before 7:30am. When that time came, I know that it was time even before I was told. It was either my grandfather or Granny Laman. The only sadness in my heart is that I had not seen her in a while, but I knew in all my heart, that she loved me and my littles too. I don't know that details but I know that there will be much aching and longing to see her again. If you are follower of Christ, we know that we will see her again. If you can't say that you will see your loved ones again or know what will happen after death let me take this time to tell you that we are hurting because we will not see her again but we will miss her on this earth. We rejoice for she is in heaven with the Father and all her loved ones that have gone before her. There is nothing more comforting to know then that we will see her again.Jesus gives us that promise that He is waiting for us and all we have to is live for him as he gave his life for us.

I will never forget the SLUGBUG that she would drive to church and back every Sunday and around town. She loved her dogs and her roses. I will always remember the taste of her cinnamon rolls, her decorated christmas tree, her smile, and her loving presence. She would ask me to sit next to her and sing Soprano so that she could her me.... most of her daughters sang alto. She would tell me that I sang like my grandmother. TEAR.
So many memories of joy and pleasure, how could a heart not rejoice.
She was and is a strong follower of Christ and had lived a long and hard life of service to our Lord. From Christmas breakfast to hearing her sing in church, what a joy. She knew that this life was just a passing phrase to get to our Lord and she served her family well. She out lived her life partner,friend, and hubby and had to bury many children. I could not begin to image what that was like but she stood on the bible as her foundation and pushed on. It was an honor and privilege to have known Clara Mae Laman in my life and I will always remember her. Thank you Granny for all your love, and being such a great rolemodel to us all. WE ARE BLESSED BY YOU and I pray that we will bring God honor from knowing you and living for him as well.
THANK YOU!


****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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THIS PAST MONTH (SEPT-OCT)

CONGRATS TO SUNNI, DANIEL, and KODY!!!
Life has been busy this past couple of weeks so hopefully it will started to slow down a bit. This past week my sis gave born to a handsome son while I traveled every night out of town to church to get a mural painted: needed for our ladies retreat that was that Friday and Saturday. It came out great. The retreat was wonderful and the painting, let's just say that it will not be painted over anytime soon. They have decided that they are doing to put it up in the fellowship hall for all to see.
It was an amazing night and morn-afternoon event. My sis and new nephew are home and like most new babies he is not quite on any schedule but to sleep deprive his mommy. I am so very excited to see them all. I have not seen any of them in person since August. It seems like forever. It is homecoming week here and the school is also holding red-ribbon this week as well. TALK ABOUT A BUSY WEEK! The kids are great and the hubby just clicking along. There is a lot to do to get certed for a teacher these days. As for myself, I am great. I am alittle under the weather but it is not just me. I am keeping very very busy at work these days and I am loving it. There is always something new everyday. I could find something to do everyday that I could stay late but I try to save it for the next day. It gets more that way every week and apparently it will continue this way for a while. I love challenges and therefore I am loving my job. THANKS GOD FOR PUTTING ME IN MY PLACE!
This past 40 days I have been reading the BOOK (See prior post) and It has amazed me how my life perpective and drive has changed. The one thing that really has struck me is that I live with fear and should give it to God, and God has me at the right size (body sz), place, and time for his divine purpose. I Should be thankful that I can give it to him that God would not want me any different from right now in order to fulfill his purpose. Granted it has reminded me that life is not going to be easy, but it is not suppose to be. When you get comfortable in life, you are not being challenged and are not growing. I want to make a change to that. SO I am trying everyday to work my way to stepping out into the water a little deeper every time so that I will no longer hold onto to the reality of earth but cling to the truth of God. Please pray for me to do this. I know that I can't do this alone! THANKS in advance!

****DO YOU KNOW JESUS BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOU. God knows every hair on your head (Luke 12:6-8 NIV:Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies[a]? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows), and he gave his only son for you John 3:16 KJV-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
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