Laurie

I wrote this post mothers day, but for some reason it didn't post. Today is Mother's day and a lot of my thoughts have been on Laurie. Happy Mothers Day Laurie. My emotions have been close to the surface. Dave was turning off the light tonight so we could go to bed and I looked up and saw a picture where Kameron was hugging Laurie and it reminded me of a small tender mercy that I wanted to write down before the memory escapes me again. All of my kids were especially close to grandma, but Naomi and grandma grew a really close bond when we lived there the last few months. Naomi spent a lot of time at the edge of grandma's bed. She would go there for a hug or a bite of licorice, lunch, dinner, hot chocolate or to spill grandma's water all over the floor. Laurie would interact so cute with her. They just loved each other so much. There were plenty of hugs and kisses that went on at the edge of the bed, and Naomi thought grandma was the best. She just loved to be right by her. I beleive it was the Sunday before we went to doctor Dixon's to find out that Laurie would not be with us for long. I was very tired and emotional and I had this feeling that Laurie was going to pass. This flood of tenderness filled my soul. I was blessed that day to remember everything that Laurie had done for me and so many others. I felt this compassion and love for her that I cannot express, it was such a wonderful blessing. I knew then that we did not have long. This was conformed to me later when I was in the room with Laurie and Naomi. Laurie was in pain from her ear ache. I remeber wanting to help and not knowing what to do. We had been to the doctor a twice to try to help with the ear ache and gotten medicine. Anyways Laurie was in pain. I remember Naomi tucking under grandma's arm and giving her the most compassionate loving hug. It wasn't like her quick I love you hugs, it was much bigger than that. When I looked at them I thought take a picture of this moment you will not want to forget it. It felt like Naomi's spirit was telling grandma it's ok your going to be ok, heaven is bueatiful. Again this was before we even talked to Doctor Dixon. It was a powerful moment.