These are the words my sister Samantha uttered as we walked out of Austin General Hospital Last night. Saying goodbye is always hard. Saying goodbye to someone you love is harder. Saying it to someone you won't see again in this Lifetime I think is the hardest.

Ruth Griffin, Nana Griffin, Nan, or whatever other loving name we gave her, was the person we, as a family said goodbye to last night.

At the ripe old age of 89, she is just ready to go. For years all she ever wanted to do was see her Jesus and I pray that she will be with her Lord (and her husband) and outta the pain that she is in.

To me, she has been the embodiment of what it means to be a Christian. Never ashamed to tell people that she loves the Lord with her heart and soul. Never ashamed to lecture us on how much Jesus loves us. :) Always there to listen and talk to anyone.

AS I spent my last year or so in Canada, I was always blessed with a letter from her every couple of weeks. She never knew what to write about (she would tell me in every letter) but would then fill ever little space in the letter with her writings.

To say that I'm going to cherish these letters are an understatement. They were a sign of someone that loved me with every bit of there fibre. One that i still wish i showed more in return.

I miss you Nan, I'm sorry I wasn't around more. I'm sorry I didn't spend more time with you. You were the only one that cared so much to come to my Grad. You loved me so much.

I just want you to know that you are loved with my whole heart.

And that I want to do you proud...

Your Grandson

Matt

¶ 7:55 PM  

Papa_H said...
Matt, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It sounds like you had a special relationship with a very special Christian lady. Remember the good things, don't dwell on the woulda, coulda, shoulda cause it won't change a thing. You will see her again one day and oh what a day that will be!

Take care and God bless.

p.s. thanks for putting up with my little girl!  

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Grazer said...
Matt - thanks for posting this heartflet blog. From reading it I sense you had a strong love and afection for your Nan.

My thoughts are with you.  

Megan said...
Wow Matt. Your Nan sounds like one awesome woman. She obviously loved you very much (and why wouldn't she!) I'll be praying for you this week as you remember your Nan.
Hugs
Megan  

Colin: Kilts and Kippers! said...
My prayers with you pal. The best way to honour her is take on those qualities you respect.  

rochelle said...
Dear Matt,
Sorry for your loss, but grateful for the influence your Nan had on your life. Be gentle with yourself.
Love from Zimbabwe... Rochelle  

Denise said...
You were indeed lucky to have had such a special Christian lady in your life.

She has affected you in so many ways it will take you years to realize.

What a priviledge when God puts such special people in our life.

God is good.

Denise (Esther's mom)  

Anonymous said...
dude
I am really sorry. Tell your Fam that I am praying for them.
curtis  

Mary said...
Matt-I'm really sorry. I can tell that she was someone special in your life. It really touches me to read that little bit about your nan, because my nan writes me letters whenever I'm at camp, just so that i'm getting some mail.
I'm praying for you and your family.
-Mary  

Agent of Renewal said...
Peace to you Matt. Sent with good memories and hope for the future.

dave  

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