passing on the faith: a repost

Tomorrow is Grandma Bredberg's funeral. The service will be at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dunnell, the same church where she was baptized, confirmed, married, baptized her seven kids, confirmed her seven kids, married off most of her seven kids, and buried her husband. It's going to be a celebration, but I definitely am bracing for the sadness to hit. I have a feeling it is going to hit hard when it does.

I wrote this post two winters ago. I am reposting it for two reasons: First, there is something so dear and precious about a person's handwriting. Second, because what is writen is the foundational truth of life.

We are right in the middle of 'Believing God' and I am, once again, learning so much. But for me the coolest thing about the study this time around is getting to do this Bible Study with my mom and my grandma. Not to mention the women from all different parts of my life who have also joined in this online study. It is a sweet community, and I am grateful.

When I was in Mesa, I found this list taped to my grandma's bathroom mirror. It's the five statements that the study is based upon, and part of the study is to memorize them. I saw them taped on her mirror, in her handwriting, and in that moment realized what a true treasure this opportunity truly is... to get to study and learn God's Word with my grandma. My heart overflows with thanksgiving for this sweet 10 weeks of growing in faith with her, and for her strong example to never stop learning God's commands and to always follow Jesus.