The first are words of comfort that she sent to me in FR mail when another friend of mine passed away--two years ago this month. I asked her permission to display this pubicly and she graciously agreed. Your mom had such a beautiful way with words.
We will know in heaven the effect of our lives, when everyone gathers around the Lamb's throne and all our hearts are open and all our secrets known, and we have till forever to tell one another how God blessed us through each other
Gretchen had a huge effect on many lives here. I can't believe she's gone ... But I know, as she said, we will gather around the Lamb's throne one day and we'll be able to tell her what she meant to us. She was a great friend and a great lady.
This second thing is on the lighter side (I'm smiling as tears roll down my face). Gretchen posted a picture of a little toy dog one night on the Dose. I teased her about it and said something like I was gonna kidnap that puppy (lol).
A few minutes later, she posted this photo:
I laughed out loud when I saw it and told her that was going on my page and it's been there ever since ...
What beautiful words she wrote, and how appropriate that they should be shared on this thread.
Gretchen was a fellow WA state FReeper, and I don't think I ever met her. Looks like I missed out.
I'll save those words though, and share them from time to time.
Prayers up for GretchenM