Heather Hodges

This past weekend I was able to travel down to Abilene, Texas to care for my Grandma Ola who is nearing the end of her life.  She has colon cancer, but is inexplicably in no pain.  She is very anxious to “go on home” and is ready to leave this earth.  I fought back tears as she told me this because of the pain it was bringing me.

She has been the most spiritually influential woman in my life.  During my years at ACU, she and Grandpa lived in Abilene and I would often go over to eat a home cooked meal and do laundry.  We would paint and talk for hours (she was also my art teacher.)  She would tell stories, give advice, scold, pray over me and love me unconditionally.  She always spoke wisdom wrapped up in love.  It stung sometimes, but it was always what I needed to hear.

It won’t be much longer until she goes home.  On Sunday afternoon when it was time for me to leave, I sat on her bed with her and finally cried the tears I’d been holding back for 3 days.   I told her how much I loved her and we prayed one more time, “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed me your name….Lord if it is your will, take my Grandma home soon.  Hold her at peace in your arms.  Amen.”

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