Grandma Bascom

I got a call from my mom kind of late last night saying that my Grandma Bascom is unwell. She has been sick for a long time but is now in hospital and of course my mom and all of us are a bit afraid as to what the outcome will actually be. My grandma has dementia and doesn't really remember any of us now and we all agree that is would be best for her if she does pass away. She will get to be with her mom and dad, brothers and sisters and two children. It is never easy saying goodbye to someone that you love though and I am finding it even more difficult because I haven't seen her in over 6 years. I always hoped that I would be able to make it home to at least see her one more time but it doesn't look like that will happen. I remember so much about my grandma. She was your typical grandma doing all the grandma(ly) things. Her and my grandpa would come and visit us at our home and grandma would never leave without giving us all money. My grandma had a special talent with music. She was never taught how to play the piano but she was an amazing pianist. I remember she would get on the piano and play loads of primary music and all the grandchildren (there are over 50 of us) would gather around and sing. The favorite was popcorn popping. And then at the end my grandma would always play How Great Thou Art. It was her favorite. I remember her on many occasions saying when I pass away I want this song sung at my funeral. And it is the song which has been in my head all morning. This morning I decided to just sing it and record it on the computer. I dont have a brilliant voice but it is heartfelt and especially for her though she will probably never hear it. I had to put the music to a picture or blogger wouldnt accept it. As I dont have any pictures of my grandma I put it to one of me and my sister when we were young (as my grandma might remember us) and one of me and kaylee now. 

I am so grateful for the gospel and the knowledge that we have that we can all be eternal families. I am so excited for my grandma to be able to see my uncle Guy and Aunt Judy again as well as her mom and dad, whom I was never privileged to meet. I am so grateful that I was sent to such a loving family one where my grandparents were such a major part of my life. I know that if my grandma does pass now that I will see her again and I know that it will be such a joyful reunion when it does happen. God Bless you grandma. I love you and my prayers are with you and Grandpa always but especially at this time. xxxxxxx