The Hope of the Resurrection

My grandma (center), surrounded by her children and their spouses, Summer 2007

Today's post is dedicated to the memory of my grandmother, who went to be with Jesus this afternoon. It was peaceful and we are glad she didn't suffer any pain. She was my friend, my confidant, and sometime partner in crime. I am sad she is gone, but also grateful that her worldly troubles are ended, for Alzheimer's took much from her in recent years. She was a great Christian lady, and I know that she is resting on the bosom of Abraham, reunited with her dear husband. I take hope in the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. May her memory be eternal!


I had scheduled this post before I found out about my grandma, so forgive me if the card seems a little inappropriate to the occasion, but my grandma loved babies and was always happy to hear about a new grandchild, or in more recent years, great-grandchildren. I know she didn't always comprehend the names and faces of her many great-grandchildren, all of them having been born after her slow mental decline, but she loved them just the same, so I think this card is a fitting tribute to her.



I made this card on Friday using the Color Throw down challenge and the Mojo Monday sketch challenge for this week. I have to admit to scratching my head a little over the sketch and had almost decided to skip that one this week, but then the color challenge came along, and my brain started clicking away! This is actually a pretty simple card and I'm pleased with the result. Curvy Verses was the perfect stamp set to use for those little rectangles. It would be pretty easy to modify to make it into thank you cards for a baby shower, or even an invitation or something like that.

Supplies:
Not Quite Navy, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla cs, Old Olive dsp
Animal Stories, Curvy Verses stamp sets
Not Quite navy ink
Very Vanilla jumbo brads