Dad speaks (above 2 photos)
My sister and cousin share (above)
"Whispering Hope," a favorite hymn (above)
Pastor Jensen speaks (above 3 photos)
"My God and I," another favorite (above)
Dick sings "Precious Lord" (above)
Dick and lovely friend (above)
Mom with dear friends we metat the rehab center (above)
Grandma was roommate with LeeAnn's mom.
Mom with physical therapist and rehab center staffwho cared for Grandma so we could visit! (above)
Mom with Helen, Aunt Judy's caregiverand our dear friend (above)
Church supporters and friends! (above)
My parents with longtime family friends (above)Ray led my dad to the Lord.
Longtime Skyway Baptist Church friends! (above)Grandma was a charter member there.
Childhood pastors and family friends,Pastor and Thelma Jensen (above)
We love cousins and friends! (above 3 photos)
Grandma's graduation documents (above 3 photos)
My parents (above)They planned such special services
for us to celebrate Grandma
and her faith in Jesus.
Thank you Mom N Dad!
I love you!
Today we celebrated
Grandma
Adeline McIntyre's
Life.
Grandma
Adeline McIntyre's
Life.
Why do you celebrate Life
when someone has died?
Many reasons.
Family.
Faith.
Hope.
Love.
A call to focus on the living.
A call to know Jesus.
3 days in the grave
the 3rd day Jesus arose,
"Hallelujah! Christ arose!"
"It's always darkest before the dawn,"
Grandma said often.
"Though weeping last for a night,
Joy comes in the morning," the Psalmist said.
Rise Up,
Call Her Blessed!
God let our 3rd day
of mourning
begin with life anew
Risen,
Healed,
Whole,
Glorified.
Words speak the good news boldly,
but the Kingdom of Heaven
comes with power.
"Precious to God is the death of His Saints."
Excellent Examples
Dad told me he felt excited
to share about
Grandma and the Lord
so much so he
smiled
before he fell asleep the night before.
I learn by such
faithful
compassionate
loving
examples.
I know I am not alone.
There are more people
to love
to encourage
to share.
Saving Grace
I asked God today
to help me know
without doubt
I am a Christian
as I want to be.
Dad spoke at the service,
"We make it far too complicated.
If you believe in the
Lord Jesus Christ,
then you will
-- you will --
be saved."
How special to receive
affirmation and
answered prayer
from my dad.
A New Confidence
Pastor Clements compared the
body to a tent
-- leaky and stinky --
a fair trade
"To be absent from the body
is to be present with
the Lord" (2 Cor. 5:8).
I now know
confidence
believing this to be true.
Real Power
Death truly has no
lasting power
over me
because I believe
Jesus died, rose again, and will return
to make all things new
including our bodies.
Why wouldn't a Creator
redeem his entire masterpiece?
God will save
mind, body, and spirit
because of Jesus.
Fear Not
"I don't fear death.
I used to as a non-believer,
but I don't now,
especially with being around
my mother-in-law."
Grandma encouraged me
to not fear anything
Satan threw at me.
Do What You Can
Pastor Jensen spoke also.
Of Mary, "Jesus said,
'She did what she could.'
That's all God asks of us,
is that we do what we can,
just like Adeline."
Know Your Path
"He knows the way I take,"
wrote Job, and quoted Grandma often.
Pastor reminded us,
"There's a way that seems right
to a person, but that way leads to death.
Be sure you are on the right path."
Photo Gifts
Dad later thanked me for the photos.
"I realized almost all those
photos are because of you," He said.
I told him thank you,
that meant a lot to me.Design Flowers,
Give GiftsGrandma used to
design flowers for church.
Now it was our turn.
We made flowers for her.
Grandma's death
affirmed
my gifts in
writing and photography
are best used
to comfort
to encourage
and to heal
myself and others
in loss.
Gratitude
I'm proud of my
dad, sister, and cousin
for speaking.
Dick sang, "Precious Lord,"
and flowers and photos decorated the sanctuary.
I'm grateful for the church
who volunteered to
sing,
cook,
speak,
and pray
for us to honor Grandma's life
and God's life in Christ
inside of her.
I appreciated the pastor's
closing prayer
that prayed for
comfort
for our family
and
joy
as we hope and celebrate
Grandma's new life
without shadow or death.
"Death is a transition," Grandma said.
Be Glad
I valued cheerful candor
with family and friends today.
"I don't want to mourn her anymore," he said.
He told me earlier he wants to
celebrate her life
"that's what this service is for," he reminded me.
"We've mourned more in the last 2 days
than she would have wanted."
Love-Kudos
On that note,
my dad reminded us
that she would not want us
speaking of her.
"Any compliment you gave her
she'd shrug her shoulders,
and turn it around on you."
It's true, Grandma did not
relish in any praise
focused as she was
on trusting
and loving
her Savior.
Sing-spirational!
Grandma liked music.
We sang her favorites today.
I enjoyed
being with
old friends from church
that I had known
all growing up!
Greeting the Living
My parents humbled me
as they cheerfully
greeted guests
passing out programs and
the photo favors I had made.
I want to have
their attitude of
caring,
kindness,
and compassion
made all the more
bittersweet
in loss.
No, Never Alone!
"It's not good to be alone,"
Pastor York reminded me
prior to Grandma's death.
Then I thought I could
"do life" alone,
but now I know better,
grateful am I
to continue
a legacy
of
faith,
hope,
and love
with loved ones in my life.
Love LastsGrandma reminds me,
"Words are nice,"
but love in action
is better.
These 3 remain:
faith, hope, and love,
the greatest of these?
Love.
God's virtues,
Son,
and people
provide the continuity
I want to heal and to grow.
All in All
Pastor Jensen said
Grandma used to reply,
"He is my all in all"
when they spoke about
Jesus.
You were right, Grandma.
He is our all in all.
Only Jesus
gives Life.
Arise to the
Sweet Light
of Heaven
Grandma had told me
one day last May,
"I'm here for as long as
God wants me to be here.
When he's finished with
what he has for me to do,
then he will take me
to the sweet light of heaven.
I don't want you to
weep and wail,
but to say,
'Hallelujah, she's with the Lord!'"
Grandma's trust worked in tandem with
her pragmatic personality.
Why waste time worrying
when you could pray,
and why waste tears
when you could praise?
Welcome
to the land of the living,
Grandma.
We shall look for God's goodness,
as you did,
in ours!
Awakening to Joy
I awoke the morning
following Grandma's service
and realized I
experienced Joy
-- Joy in fellowship --
just as Grandma... enjoyed!
How fitting to rise after
the 3rd day of our mourning
reflecting on Joy.
Mourning and Living
We mourn only
because we miss her here.
We live
because Jesus lives.
So we grieve
with hope.Just as the hymn
"Whispering Hope"
sings:
"making my heart
in its sorrow
rejoice."
I welcome
the distinction!
Tender Mercies,
God's Grace
I thank God for
sustaining me
with his
mercy and grace.
I thank God for
answering my prayers.
How poignant
to explore
fear of death
through my interactions
with Grandma
in my research class
the same term
she died.
I agree with Grandma.
God is good.
I thank Grandma for
preparing us
by a lifetime modeling
faith,
hope,
and love
so we can continue
in her stead.
Grandma Adeline's
Life Celebration Service:
James shared
that being alive,
existing,
is not enough.
It's what we do
with the lives
we're given
that matters.
As Pastor Jensen once said,
"The best way to honor someone
is to follow their example."
A Call to a Legacy!Thank you, Grandma!
Thank you, Lord Jesus!
Thank you for reading,when someone has died?
Many reasons.
Family.
Faith.
Hope.
Love.
A call to focus on the living.
A call to know Jesus.
3 days in the grave
the 3rd day Jesus arose,
"Hallelujah! Christ arose!"
"It's always darkest before the dawn,"
Grandma said often.
"Though weeping last for a night,
Joy comes in the morning," the Psalmist said.
Rise Up,
Call Her Blessed!
God let our 3rd day
of mourning
begin with life anew
Risen,
Healed,
Whole,
Glorified.
Words speak the good news boldly,
but the Kingdom of Heaven
comes with power.
"Precious to God is the death of His Saints."
Excellent Examples
Dad told me he felt excited
to share about
Grandma and the Lord
so much so he
smiled
before he fell asleep the night before.
I learn by such
faithful
compassionate
loving
examples.
I know I am not alone.
There are more people
to love
to encourage
to share.
Saving Grace
I asked God today
to help me know
without doubt
I am a Christian
as I want to be.
Dad spoke at the service,
"We make it far too complicated.
If you believe in the
Lord Jesus Christ,
then you will
-- you will --
be saved."
How special to receive
affirmation and
answered prayer
from my dad.
A New Confidence
Pastor Clements compared the
body to a tent
-- leaky and stinky --
a fair trade
"To be absent from the body
is to be present with
the Lord" (2 Cor. 5:8).
I now know
confidence
believing this to be true.
Real Power
Death truly has no
lasting power
over me
because I believe
Jesus died, rose again, and will return
to make all things new
including our bodies.
Why wouldn't a Creator
redeem his entire masterpiece?
God will save
mind, body, and spirit
because of Jesus.
Fear Not
"I don't fear death.
I used to as a non-believer,
but I don't now,
especially with being around
my mother-in-law."
Grandma encouraged me
to not fear anything
Satan threw at me.
Do What You Can
Pastor Jensen spoke also.
Of Mary, "Jesus said,
'She did what she could.'
That's all God asks of us,
is that we do what we can,
just like Adeline."
Know Your Path
"He knows the way I take,"
wrote Job, and quoted Grandma often.
Pastor reminded us,
"There's a way that seems right
to a person, but that way leads to death.
Be sure you are on the right path."
Photo Gifts
Dad later thanked me for the photos.
"I realized almost all those
photos are because of you," He said.
I told him thank you,
that meant a lot to me.Design Flowers,
Give GiftsGrandma used to
design flowers for church.
Now it was our turn.
We made flowers for her.
Grandma's death
affirmed
my gifts in
writing and photography
are best used
to comfort
to encourage
and to heal
myself and others
in loss.
Gratitude
I'm proud of my
dad, sister, and cousin
for speaking.
Dick sang, "Precious Lord,"
and flowers and photos decorated the sanctuary.
I'm grateful for the church
who volunteered to
sing,
cook,
speak,
and pray
for us to honor Grandma's life
and God's life in Christ
inside of her.
I appreciated the pastor's
closing prayer
that prayed for
comfort
for our family
and
joy
as we hope and celebrate
Grandma's new life
without shadow or death.
"Death is a transition," Grandma said.
Be Glad
I valued cheerful candor
with family and friends today.
"I don't want to mourn her anymore," he said.
He told me earlier he wants to
celebrate her life
"that's what this service is for," he reminded me.
"We've mourned more in the last 2 days
than she would have wanted."
Love-Kudos
On that note,
my dad reminded us
that she would not want us
speaking of her.
"Any compliment you gave her
she'd shrug her shoulders,
and turn it around on you."
It's true, Grandma did not
relish in any praise
focused as she was
on trusting
and loving
her Savior.
Sing-spirational!
Grandma liked music.
We sang her favorites today.
I enjoyed
being with
old friends from church
that I had known
all growing up!
Greeting the Living
My parents humbled me
as they cheerfully
greeted guests
passing out programs and
the photo favors I had made.
I want to have
their attitude of
caring,
kindness,
and compassion
made all the more
bittersweet
in loss.
No, Never Alone!
"It's not good to be alone,"
Pastor York reminded me
prior to Grandma's death.
Then I thought I could
"do life" alone,
but now I know better,
grateful am I
to continue
a legacy
of
faith,
hope,
and love
with loved ones in my life.
Love LastsGrandma reminds me,
"Words are nice,"
but love in action
is better.
These 3 remain:
faith, hope, and love,
the greatest of these?
Love.
God's virtues,
Son,
and people
provide the continuity
I want to heal and to grow.
All in All
Pastor Jensen said
Grandma used to reply,
"He is my all in all"
when they spoke about
Jesus.
You were right, Grandma.
He is our all in all.
Only Jesus
gives Life.
Arise to the
Sweet Light
of Heaven
Grandma had told me
one day last May,
"I'm here for as long as
God wants me to be here.
When he's finished with
what he has for me to do,
then he will take me
to the sweet light of heaven.
I don't want you to
weep and wail,
but to say,
'Hallelujah, she's with the Lord!'"
Grandma's trust worked in tandem with
her pragmatic personality.
Why waste time worrying
when you could pray,
and why waste tears
when you could praise?
Welcome
to the land of the living,
Grandma.
We shall look for God's goodness,
as you did,
in ours!
Awakening to Joy
I awoke the morning
following Grandma's service
and realized I
experienced Joy
-- Joy in fellowship --
just as Grandma... enjoyed!
How fitting to rise after
the 3rd day of our mourning
reflecting on Joy.
Mourning and Living
We mourn only
because we miss her here.
We live
because Jesus lives.
So we grieve
with hope.Just as the hymn
"Whispering Hope"
sings:
"making my heart
in its sorrow
rejoice."
I welcome
the distinction!
Tender Mercies,
God's Grace
I thank God for
sustaining me
with his
mercy and grace.
I thank God for
answering my prayers.
How poignant
to explore
fear of death
through my interactions
with Grandma
in my research class
the same term
she died.
I agree with Grandma.
God is good.
I thank Grandma for
preparing us
by a lifetime modeling
faith,
hope,
and love
so we can continue
in her stead.
Grandma Adeline's
Life Celebration Service:
James shared
that being alive,
existing,
is not enough.
It's what we do
with the lives
we're given
that matters.
As Pastor Jensen once said,
"The best way to honor someone
is to follow their example."
A Call to a Legacy!Thank you, Grandma!
Thank you, Lord Jesus!
for your prayers,
kind words,
support,
and for sharing the journey,
Dena
