Saying Goodbye....A celebration of life!

Today I said goodbye to one of the most IMPORTANT people in my life. A woman who has helped mold me into the person I am today. A woman who was more than just a second mother....she was a good friend. I have so many special memories with her and I will hold them in my heart. She would leave the backdoor open for me everyday. I don't think I ever left her house without eating even if I had just ate lol. She was a special lady who will be missed greatly but I know I said goodbye to her earthly body today. Her spirit is up there with Jesus....in heaven where she won't have to suffer in pain anymore. I had the honor to hold her hand in her final moments. We sang Amazing Grace and as we finished the 3rd verse she took her last breath. I know she finished that hymm on the other side. I have never watched anybody die. I have heard horror stories of what it is like and I had braced myself for that. But, if you know Louise you know that isn't her style. It was so peacful.....and I know it was only because she left in the arms of Jesus. So today it isn't about being sad. Don't get me wrong.....I am going to miss her so much. But today was a celebration of a full life lived to the very end. A life full of laughter, dancing, love, and worshiping the Lord. To know her was to love her and that was very evident today. So many people were touched by her love. I will strive everyday to leave a legacy like she did....a legacy my kids will be proud of one day!!