God called a special lady home yesterday. She has been a part of my life since I was a child. Sandra Garner Grimm was one of God's special souls on earth.
She married into our crazy family, and still managed to love us. She had a gentleness and sweetness that made life good when we were around her. I remember once when my oldest brothers decided to give me a lecture about dating, Sandy was not too happy about it. I got a phone call from Tom apologizing. She didn't do things like that very often. Most of the time she has just been the glue to hold family tight.
I am so grateful that we were able to get home from our mission before her cancer overtook her. We had some wonderful conversations. I somehow felt a lift when I was able to spend time with her. She didn't say much, just let me know I was loved.
It sounds strange, but I will treasure the blessing of dropping in the night she learned there was nothing more that could be done for her cancer. It gave us a chance to cry together, a chance to make sure we said the things that were important, a chance to be there for each other.
I am so sad for my brother and for their family. Sandy is beginning her new assignment for eternity. It is the rest of us who will be left to miss her and wish we could see her one more time. I hope and pray we will live worthily to see you again. I love you. Sandy.
