All in a Day

Okay, so today was a very different kind of day.

First, I must report, that I FINALLY experienced relief from my migraine this afternoon - thanks to the prayers of my friends. I had gone almost 10 straight days with this migraine...the longest one I've ever experienced. I had a painkiller shot at the doctor, took painkillers for 4 days, and 2 days of Zomig. None of these relieved it. Now, I've gone into all of this detail in order for you to understand the MIRACLE God performed in this. The migraine was finally relieved today at the exact hour my friend Terri and her girls prayed over me. I want to say thank you to everyone who has been praying for me. I've never had such wonderful friends as you all. I am very humbled by your prayers and concern. Thank you.

We had a good lesson tonight in the children's Bible Study. We learned the Parable of the Seed in the Four Soils (Matthew 13). Miss Evelyn came out and helped us tonight. She was WONDERFUL and such a blessing! I owe you, Miss Evelyn, BIG TIME! Even though, our children's Bible Study was good tonight, I just felt 'off.' Maybe it was just all of that painkiller I was on:-)

When I arrived home tonight after church, I found out one of our neighbors had passed away today. He lived down the street and had been suffering from complications due to diabetes. He was only in his 50's. He has two daughters, one is in high school and another in elementary school. My heart goes out to that family. I don't think they expected this. Please pray for them.

Yep, today was a different kind of day.

In His Love, Cathy

Willis Champion Mathews - May 25, 1915 to July 8, 2008

Granddaddy,

How can I express how much I admired and looked up to you?

You were a good, gentle man. A man of honor, integrity, and good character.

You were a man who greatly loved his family.

You worked so hard to make this world a better place for us.

You took such good care of us.

You enjoyed your grandchildren and loved to shower us with attention.

Maybe you even spoiled us a little in the process but we loved it!

I'll never forget your antics, tricks, and jokes.

"Where was Moses when the lights went out? In the dark!"

Yes, that was your favorite joke. We laughed no matter how often you told it.

We were just glad to be with you.

I loved playing checkers, high card, and go fish with you.

I loved lying in the bed with you and Grandma at night watching TV -

I felt so loved and accepted when I was with you.

You always looked out for others before yourself.

You encouraged us all to get a good education, to make something of ourselves.

You knew our problems even if we didn't tell you and then offered the wisest advice.

I could tell by the twinkle in your eye that you sometimes knew more than you let on.

No one fooled you nor pulled the wool over your eyes!

I loved our conversations and I loved just hanging out with you.

I have so many wonderful memories of you.

I always felt greatly loved by you and Grandma.

Thank you for making me feel so special.

Your home was my safe haven.

You loved us so much, and we returned that love.

You taught us the importance of family.

You set the example of what a good husband and father should be.

You set the standard for the kind of man I should marry - and I did.

I thank the Lord my God for blessing our family with you, Granddaddy!

You are so special to us.

I love you and always will!

I know that we will be together again one day.

Until then-

Granddaddy, you will be greatly missed!

Your Loving Granddaughter