Grandma is with the Lord

On our drive to Kampala Thursday we got a call from Josh's dad saying Grandma Shaarda passed away. How do you react to that news while driving down the road in Africa? We were with friends and we didn't want to tell the kids right away knowing it would upset them and we needed time with them. I feel for Josh who has now lost two grandparents in six months and away for both of them. We love them. How gratiful we are that we were able to see Grandma and take pictures with her before we left. She has been in the rest home for years now and hardly communicated anymore. We are thankful she is now healed in her heavenly home with her Lord. I am sure her and Grandpa are singing before their Savior. Awesome! So as we rejoice we also mourn our loss. We would love to be with the family right now and give Dad a hug.

Please pray for Josh's family as they have Grandma's funeral this week. Pray for us as we find away to grieve here and share with our children. As we all mourn may we also be able to praise Grandma's salvation and witness to all of us.