Amazing Grace

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I always liked that song.  Amazing Grace. The story of it's origin always moves me and amazes me about the author.  He needed Amazing Grace to survive. More Amazing Grace to write those words. And more to live a life that proved those words to be true in his life. We can say almost anything, but living like our words are truth takes character and strength that comes only from God's Amazing Grace.

But what really gets me, and brings me to tears almost every time I hear or sing that song?  The memory that comes to mind. One memory. Probably close to 19 years ago.

It was just another Sunday. Sitting a few rows behind Grandma Lady and Grandpa Man. Just an ordinary Sunday.  I didn't know it then, but that was probably my last most vivid memory being made of that Amazing Lady.  (I miss her every day! )
She was so consumed by that song. I've never seen anyone sing that song with such enthusiasm! She sang "it is well with my soul" and it was obvious that God's will was what she wanted most in her life. Whatever He wanted would be ok with her!!  She was excited for the Lord to haste that Day when her faith would be sight! 

It amused me that day. She brought a smile to my face and joy to my heart to see such joy and anticipation in her. I wanted to be up next to her sharing that excitement! 

Now? It brings tears. I miss her so much. I'm so glad her faith has become sight. I look forward to seeing her again. I love that that memory is so vivid I can almost feel like she is at church with me in those moments.  I hate that she is not. 
It is my favorite memory because she was so much her. The her I had first met (now over 30 years ago), she was beautiful and glowing in the beauty of her praise to the Lord. I long for that day when my faith too becomes sight!
Until then...
It is well, it is well, it is well with my soul!!!

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