Undeniable Hope.

Today my day began with an early morning wake up call, we had heard news that my grandma was rushed to the hospital and that she didn't look like she was going to make it. With this news, I quickly gathered my things and got up and ready to leave. Within an hour I was ready to head out of the city due East to a small town where my grandparents live...

There is no words to describe the pain, the absolute emptiness that one feels when they see someone they love before them dying. There is no way to comprehend the feeling you feel in that moment for it's surreal, you feel like any minute you're going to wake up from the nightmare and find that everything is okay. But sadly, reality doesn't work this way and you don't wake up--for the things you see, the feelings you feel, they're all real...

As much as it hurts those being left behind, there isn't any place you'd rather be then by their side as they experience life's hardest and perhaps most painful time.

I wouldn't trade my spot next to your bed for the world--and there is no place that I'd rather be Grams then standing next to you, holding your hand.

Tomorrow begins a new day, with new hope and new prayers. Tomorrow we find strength in yesterday and tomorrow's God, for His compassions never fail. With this love, we embrace the day as we embrace each other--preparing for a surgery that has been destined for failure, a surgery that we hope will defy the odds. Grams, you're not only in our hearts but in our prayers.

No matter what the day brings, you'll find me by your bedside, holding your hand as you sleep--praying over you that God may bring you peace and comfort. We love you Grams.

Amen.