life update

at 09/17/09 1:01PM
Life continues to be busy in Nebraska. Lots of studies and good opportunities.I recently attended the funeral of my 100 yeart old grandma. It was truly a blessing to be there. She was alive during 27 presidents, numerous wars, and all sorts of cultural changes. Of course the Cubs never won the world series in her life time, they did the 2 years before she was born. She was the first registered female physical therapist in the state of Alabama, though she left that to serve people when she married my grandpa who would go on to preach for half a century plus. They didn't have much in this world, because of their life choices, but the love of their children. Truly a greater treasure than a bank account, it resulted in them spending their last years being cared for in the homes of their family. Jane Barnes lived the last 12 years of her long life and died peacably at home. Those who honored her could not have asked for it to have gone better. I am thankful to the Lord for her life and the example those involved gave me.
  • whipsmile
    This is a great homage to her.
    And the Cubs line made me smile.

    Love you Nathan!
    by whipsmile at 09/17/09 1:07PM
  • nthnswmn
    That is a beautiful testimony to her life with a few good lessons for us to learn. Thanks for sharing that.
    by nthnswmn at 09/17/09 1:19PM
  • sirtarin
    Lovely post. =)
    by sirtarin at 09/17/09 3:22PM
  • sjbgurl
    Thank you for sharing :) I really wish I could have been there. I hate that I missed seeing all my family!
    by sjbgurl at 09/17/09 6:36PM
  • btrflybarb
    Very wonderfully said.
    The Cubs line made me smile, too.
    by btrflybarb at 09/17/09 7:00PM
  • ed
    Love you brother! I would love to have known her, she sounds like an amazing woman.
    by ed at 09/17/09 7:47PM
  • jlmanager
    Excellent post. Glad all is well in Nebraska.
    by jlmanager at 09/18/09 7:51AM
  • madtomkidd
    Wonderful tribute to your grandparents! Keep up the good work!
    by madtomkidd at 09/18/09 9:50AM
  • beckylboyer
    I can see she clearly had a great impact on you! And you are right - she had everything that mattered.
    by beckylboyer at 09/18/09 1:51PM
  • ousinger
    aww, Ms Jane...she was such a sweetheart. I really enjoyed spending time with her when she lived here in Columbia. Hearing her sing "barney google" :) lol! She was so sweet. Glad you got to go to her funeral. What a wonderful woman!
    by ousinger at 09/19/09 10:26AM
  • i_am_a_sheep
    I can still here her singing the Chattanooga Choo-choo
    by i_am_a_sheep at 09/26/09 6:17PM
  • dressednyella
    What a wonderful tribute to your grandmother. I wish I had known her!
    by dressednyella at 09/29/09 6:06PM
  • auamy
    It was good to see you again. I hope you are doing well up there.
    by auamy at 10/13/09 9:26AM
  • create_a_way
    wow. very nice. you are blessed.
    by create_a_way at 11/12/09 2:59PM
  • fullofgrace

    happy
    holidays!
    by fullofgrace at 12/24/09 3:11PM
  • phorgain37055
    Good thoughts about your grandma. Encouraging post.
    by phorgain37055 at 02/09/10 11:05AM
  • erik_powery
    WOW!...100...my grandma did that too by the grace of THE LORD ALMIGHTY
    by erik_powery at 03/06/10 10:10AM