Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Heaven....

Last night my sweet, beautiful, amazing, gracious grandmother passed from this world into the next. Our hearts are heavy. We are mourning the loss of this beautiful daughter of God but with the peace and knowledge that God lives and that our Savior has felt every earthly pain we move forward. We feel blessed that she did not have to suffer any longer and I am eternally blessed to have her as my Grandmother. I feel honored to have known her on this earth and can't wait for the day I will see her again. My Grandfather invited us to attend the temple today, so we went to feel the spirit of peace. It was beautiful! I am grateful for the knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and his eternal plan, I know that she is in heaven and that I will see her again because of the Atonement of my and your Savior Jesus Christ.

13 comments:

Callgirl said...

Sorry to hear about your grandmother. What a wonderful woman she was. I am sure your family feels a huge loss. What an incredible blessing to have eternal families! My love and prayers are with you. I love you guys.

The INCREDIBLE Pettit's said...

That is a beautiful post,I'm so sorry for your loss. She seemed wonderful, from the night I spent with you guys. You are in my prayers tonight.
HEART HUGS

Lindsay said...

Sorry to hear about your loss. Isn't the plan of salvation amazing?!?! How do people cope without that knowledge?

Natalie said...

I keep thinking about you. I am glad you wrote about your grandmother on your blog. I think it helps with the grieving. She sounds like a wonderful person. Thank goodness we have the knowledge of eternal families. What a blessing. Love you Hilary. You are such a strong loving person, I am grateful for your friendship.

The Simmons Family said...

I'm so sorry. Praying for you and your family. Families are Forever.. what a great blessing that we know that!

Andrea

Family Scads said...

What a beautiful post and what a beautiful request of your grandma for you all to attend the temple. She sounds like one amazing person. My prayers are with you!

Orley said...

My heart is broken for your loss. All my love to the family. Call if you guys need any help - you know grief is my speciality.

Hollie said...

Hilary,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Going to the temple must have been a wonderful experience and it was a beautiful way to express your love for her. I'm sure that she was there with you, the place on earth where the veil is most thin. You are awesome and I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Hugs,
Hollie

Kaidence's Mommy said...

Hilary,
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. We will pray for your family and I will call you to see what I can do!

Kevin and Amber said...

I'm sorry to hear about your grandma. Let me know if I can do anything. You are in our prayers:)

Grandma Ann said...

Hilary,
I hope that you will receive the comforting of the spirit as you mourn the loss of your sweet grandmother.
You are in my prayers.
Grandma Ann (Alexander Douglas Stewart-HSLS-Transplant)

Sara and Stefano said...

God bless, our hearts are with you and your family.

Sara, Stefano and Stella

Juliann said...

There really was no one sweeter and more wonderful than Grandma Tonge. I have always loved her. Our love and prayers to all of you.