Somehow I managed to sing “Sheltered in the Arms of God” and “My Savior First of All” at my grandmother’s graveside service yesterday. It all went exactly how she wanted it to go. She had pre-planned the whole thing, and we honored her wishes. HERE is a copy of the graveside service. My brother’s daughter, Jordan, and son, Jake, played the guitar and sang “In the Sweet By and By.” My brother’s son, Luke, read a portion of John chapter 10. My cousin’s son, Mason, read the 23rd Psalm. My brother, Ross, and cousins, Hope and Reagan, read Psalm 139. It was the most beautiful graveside service. I know she was happy looking down from heaven. This world will never be the same without her in it, but I know heaven will never be the same now that she is there. My grandfather and all of her loved ones have been waiting. And her Savior to welcome her Home, most of all. Before long, I will be there, too. What a beautiful, Christian heritage God has given to me!
(My grandparents, Claude and Eloise Pitner)
Emma Eloise Burnett Pitner July 28, 1922-January 31, 2016
