Monday, May 16, 2022
Grandma Comfort,
Wisdom, faithfulness, conviction, commitment and steadfastness.
Sometimes the mightiest and fiercest elements come in the smallest and meekest forms. This is how we experienced, knew and now remember Grandma Comfort.
It's funny to think of a world pre-social media, pre-video call, pre-text message; a world where the landline and the letter reigned and where connection was tethered to a corded handset or a stamp and envelope, yet Grandma Comfort traversed the atlantic with her words, letters, prayers and, well, memorable Christmas gifts...
Grandma Comfort's letters were often timely and well received reminders of the power, presence and encouragement of God. To receive a letter is to receive more than a series of words arranged upon a page. To receive a letter is to receive the thoughts, intentions and actions of someone who is calling their present into your future. Words contained within a heartfelt, loving and sincere letter find their mark in the timeliest of ways, like an arrow loosed at a target.
We believe the same thing happens with the Lord.
The time and distance between when we are called and when we land in him may feel like a lifetime (because it is) but our destination, in Him, is assured.
Grandma Helen's life is a reflection of one who knew the voice of Jesus, and who now, by the grace of God, has hit the mark.
Anna and I will remember the stories about her Kingdom exploits. Thanks to Grandma Comfort we also choose to live by the "wisdom of the ages passed down" which exclaims, a full chest freezer is a happy chest freezer. You never know when you'll need 40 loaves of bread. In fact, why cook for two when you can cook for twenty two, just take your recipe and double it, double it again, triple that, add seven and then, you guessed it, double it again! Oh my land!
Grandma please forgive me (Matt) for calling you a "Nosey Ol' Parker". I was only five and I was just trying the phrase on for size; it turns out it didn't fit. Thank you for introducing us to Honey O's breakfast cereal and peanut butter cookies.
Most of all, thank you for your graciousness, sacrifice and kindness. We look forward to sitting at His table with you and Grandpa, sharing a meal and recounting stories of the Lord's grace together (amidst an abundance of food). You used to say, "all that glitters isn't gold". You were right, but now anymore. Now, the very streets you walk on are crested with it.
Until our arrows, by the goodness and power of God alone, hit their mark and we see you again. we love you.
Matt and Anna
