Amazing grace.

This week has been a whirlwind of getting ready to start our life in a new place, saying goodbye to friends and family, and trying to keep our routine as normal as possible for the sake of the children.  Oh the emotions I am experiencing!  I have many blog posts running through my mind of things I want to remember.  Sunday is a day I never want to forget.  I had the blessing of worshiping with my mom, grandmother, sister's family, and a dear, dear friend.  My pew was packed; it was awesome!  

I knew it would be an emotional day saying goodbye to my family, but I was not prepared.  The very first song we sang Sunday morning was Amazing Grace.   What a sweet song, with so many memories attached to it.  I was standing beside my grandmother worshiping, when I realized that she was crying.  And she never cries.  Never.  The last time I remember her crying was when I moved away to Arkansas.  For the remainder of the song, I held her hand, rubbed her gnarled fingers with my own, and listened to the words of the song, unable to sing only to stand in silent worship.  I will never forget that moment for the rest of my life.  Isn't that how it's going to be in heaven?  Worshiping the King of Kings and Lord of Lords with family and loved ones.  Oh, how I long for that day!  

Somehow, we made it through the rest of the songs.  In fact, I couldn't even tell you what they were.  I was just ever aware of this special time of worshiping with my mom, grandmother, sister, and friend.  I don't know if I will ever get the chance to worship with all of them this side of heaven again, and that's okay.  It's okay because there is the hope of something more and there's a peace that accompanies that hope.  Until then, I am so very grateful for a time to worship with my family once more before we move. 

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.
T'was Grace that taught...
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear...
the hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares...
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home.
The Lord has promised good to me...
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be...
as long as life endures.
When we've been here ten thousand years...
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise...
then when we've first begun.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.