Ode to Grandma.

As some of you know my Grandmother died on this very day one year ago. She was extremely sick and her body was full of cancer, she didn't even look like herself when she died. In remembrance of her I am dedicating this day for Anieta Foerster.

This song was sung by my brother at her funeral. It is called "Homesick" by the Christian band Mercy Me.

(verse 1)

"You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times

And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you

But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry

Is how long must I wait to be with you

(chorus)

I close my eyes and I see your face

If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place

Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now

(verse 2)

Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways

The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know

But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same

Cause I'm still here so far away from home

(chorus)

I close my eyes and I see your face

If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place

Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now

(bridge)

In Christ, there are no goodbye

And in Christ, there is no end

So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have

To see you again

To see you again

(end chorus)

And I close my eyes and I see your face

If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place

Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now"

Here are some pictures of Grandma. You will be dearly missed but I know that you are looking down on us smiling at what we are accomplishing today. Love you Grandma.

Love,

Dawn

This is grandma and grandpa in May of 2004.

This was at her burial site. One of the prettiest displays we had.

This is the family, all together, celebrating with Grandpa what would of been his anniversary with Grandma on July 5, 2005. He took us all on an Alaskan Cruise.