I love my Nana! She was one of the funniest, most thoughtful, and coolest grandmothers that you will ever meet. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and she especially loved to see them have fun and enjoy life. She loved to teach her grandchildren how to sew, garden, cook, play Double Solitaire and just love living life. She was a strong believer in the saving work of Jesus Christ on the cross, and she lived every day in light of eternity.
When my Nana was diagnosed this past August with pancreatic cancer, she knew that she was about to face the most challenging circumstance in her life. But, in light of that she lived every single one of her last days for God’s glory and never gave into the pain. I never heard her complain once about her intense stomach pains and her extreme discomfort. She loved her children and grandchildren even through the intense pain.
Right before she was diagnosed with cancer, my family and I were visiting Chicago. My nana and grandpa came to visit us and then had us stay in their house on our way home, even though my nanny was in extreme pain. Even though she was very uncomfortable, she still walked around the entire city with us and even went to the American Girl Place. She was so mindful of others and she always considered others better than herself. During a time of intense pain, she went out of her way to love my sisters and me and spent quality time with us. I was able to visit her about a month before she passed away. She was not feeling very well that weekend, yet she made sure that she spent every moment that she could with my cousin and me. Some of my favorite memories of my Nana are from just spending time with her on that trip!
My Nana went home to be with her Savior last November. I miss her terribly, but I know that right now she is rejoicing around the throne and praising her Savior without anymore pain, sadness, suffering, or sin. She is sitting at his feet marveling in the glory of our Savior and experiencing his love which is like none other on this planet.
Nanny – I love you so much and I can’t wait to once again hear you sing praises to our Savior and to see you honor Him with all that you have! It will be a marvelous day when I get to walk through the gates of heaven and once again run into your arms and get the biggest and bestest hug ever!! I love you Nanny!
Corinne Glab
