I got a text yesterday telling me that my husband's grandmother had suffered a stroke. To my medical mind, that could mean any number of things! None of them seemed good. Mom Mom has been going down-hill for a few months now and the family was aware that it was a strong possibility she would not live through the year. Today I get the message that says "she's waiting for something." So the family must gather together around her, maybe for the last time.
My husband only has this one grandmother. Last April, his maternal grandma went to be with the Lord. At that time, Rob and I had only been married a few months, and this was my first personal experience with death. As a nurse, I see people die quite often... but this was so different. It was always sobering to me when a person's soul leaves their body. It reminds me that the Lord has my days in his hands, and I had better live them out for him.
As a new wife, I had no idea how to comfort my grieving husband. I did my best but felt it was not enough. Now I will have a chance to 'try again'.
My prayers are these: 1) That I would be a comfort to my family and be a strong support for them during this. 2) That the Armstrong family would be a witness to any doctors, nurses, and other staff that a Christian death is a happy thing. 3) That Mom Mom would not suffer anymore than she already has and that God would see fit to bring her home quickly. And 4) That I would know how to comfort my husband in the way that he needs and that I would be able to show sympathy and love without being motherly (a big fault!).
As the family gets together tonight, I ask that you would remember us to the Father. I will update soon.
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