I was worried about this Christmas because it was our first one without GiGi. Leading up to Christmas I often felt sad she wouldn't be with us this year. When I think about Christmas on the Hodges side, I immediately think of Grandma in her chair, opening a lot of chocolate, smiling, kissing, and tears in her eyes. While thinking about all of this, I remembered what she said in the hospital bed when she saw her first Angel. She pointed to Heaven and said it looked like "Christmas." If everyday in Heaven looks like Christmas, I bet the day of Jesus' birth is beyond spectacular, to say the least. I'm sure GiGi's eyes were filled with tears of happiness this Christmas because she got to spend the day with our King. We certainly missed GiGi, but we know where she is and we often talk about her dancing in Heaven. THAT makes my eyes fill with tears of happiness for her. I know she had the most magical Christmas ever this year. Merry Heavenly Christmas, GiGi.
Sometimes when life seems hard, sad, or stressful, I like to just stop for a moment and find something happy or peaceful. This evening, Lexi and I were driving home and we noticed the beautiful sunset. I stopped so we could take a picture on my phone. When I look at the sky and it looks like this, it makes me think of the loved ones we have lost and are now in Heaven. Instead of feeling sadness, I feel comfort they are in their forever home in the arms of Jesus. I'm thankful to have to ability to remember and the faith to feel comfort. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
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