Who doesn't love some Craig Morgan? Well, since it has been forever since I've blogged, I thought I'd catch everyone up in small installments and try to go in sequential order.
As many of you know, my grandmother wasn't doing well and passed away August 24th. Her last three weeks were spent either in ICU or hospice and were not very pretty. My mom and dad were visiting her up to three times a day during that time. She was ready to go and it was a relief that she finally passed peacefully.
Death is a part of life, but it still hurts as our "human" side misses the loss. My brother, Ben, actually officiated the service and his whole theme was explaining why we mourn so much because death wasn't part of God's original plan. I was so proud of him that he used this difficult moment to minister and teach to our family and friends. I couldn't believe what a great job he did! Grandma asked specifically for Ben to officiate the service and I know she was very proud!
Thanks for everything Grandma, I love you and will miss you!
As many of you know, my grandmother wasn't doing well and passed away August 24th. Her last three weeks were spent either in ICU or hospice and were not very pretty. My mom and dad were visiting her up to three times a day during that time. She was ready to go and it was a relief that she finally passed peacefully.
Death is a part of life, but it still hurts as our "human" side misses the loss. My brother, Ben, actually officiated the service and his whole theme was explaining why we mourn so much because death wasn't part of God's original plan. I was so proud of him that he used this difficult moment to minister and teach to our family and friends. I couldn't believe what a great job he did! Grandma asked specifically for Ben to officiate the service and I know she was very proud!
Thanks for everything Grandma, I love you and will miss you!
Martha L. Cassiday
Dec. 25, 1918 - Aug. 24, 2011
ANDERSON, Ind. — Martha L. Cassiday, 92, of Anderson, passed away Aug. 24, 2011, at Saint John’s Medical Center in Anderson.
She was born Dec. 25, 1918, to the late William and Elizabeth Reeves in Rush County.
She retired from the Farmers Home Administration of Henry County and was active in NARFE and the Southdale Tower Cabinet. She was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ and more recently attended First United Methodist Church of Anderson.
Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Anne (Curt) Pittinger of Richmond; a son, Richard (Dorinda) Cassiday of Anderson; grandchildren, Timothy Pittinger, Tina Landis, Benjamin (Eva) Cassiday and Brittania Cassiday; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ruth Strain and Dorcus Canary; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Raymond Cassiday; and sister, Katherine Bombaugh.
Services officiated by Benjamin Cassiday will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Condo and Son Funeral Home, Wilkinson. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery near Mays in Rush County.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
She was born Dec. 25, 1918, to the late William and Elizabeth Reeves in Rush County.
She retired from the Farmers Home Administration of Henry County and was active in NARFE and the Southdale Tower Cabinet. She was a member of Wilkinson Church of Christ and more recently attended First United Methodist Church of Anderson.
Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Anne (Curt) Pittinger of Richmond; a son, Richard (Dorinda) Cassiday of Anderson; grandchildren, Timothy Pittinger, Tina Landis, Benjamin (Eva) Cassiday and Brittania Cassiday; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ruth Strain and Dorcus Canary; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Raymond Cassiday; and sister, Katherine Bombaugh.
Services officiated by Benjamin Cassiday will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Condo and Son Funeral Home, Wilkinson. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery near Mays in Rush County.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Britt, this is beautiful! I wish so much that we lived closer and could have been a part of this. I loved your Grandma, and am so thankful for the small amount of time I was given with her. When your she and your dad came out after the accident, we spent an entire afternoon together making noodles for our chicken noodle dinner that evening. She told me all kinds of stories from her past and all about her sisters and I just soaked it up!
ReplyDeleteWe share in your joy knowing she is in her Creator's presence and ache in our human hearts with you as well. Love you!