Tomorrow, my son, Chris and I are going to a funeral. His blessed most amazing Godmother, Deanna, passed away last week. She was one of the most loved adults I ever looked up to as a child. She said she was so honored when I asked her, at 18, to be my first child's godparent. We kept in touch over the years and of course, like all people, we got busy with life and drifted slowly apart. Never too far. Never to where we couldn't talk on the phone. (since i grew up, married, moved and grew away from our Eagle River church) it was harder to see our old church family members as often.
But we always remained close. She even gave me one of my first job references and I was surprised when I was told how highly she spoke of me! I had no idea I could ever make such a positive impression on someone from such a young age. (I was a rotten teenager, but she obviously never lost faith in me!)
Then, when the kids played violin in middle school, several years ago, her son in law was their teacher! Imagine our surprise! When I called her to tell her, her beautiful voice laughed and she spoke so positively of Mr. Z. It was just such a sweet experience.
Tomorrow will be so hard for her daughters, and loving husband. They are a solid strong family. She has beautiful daughters with beautiful grand kids! She raised them well!!
Prayer for them tonight. Lord be with them tonight and tomorrow.
Deanna, you will always be in my heart. I love you.
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