In Honor of Margaret Sauer

The tears are beginning to cease but the loss is still there. Such a precious lady, such a wonderful friend. She took me under her wing, a "stranger" to the family, and called me her granddaughter. What wonderful times we had, what amazing stories we shared. I loved her as if she really was my grandmother, and I loved her as a friend. She was brought into this life with death at the end, but in her death there is life. She was a lady of wisdom and an incredible prayer warrior.

I remember one time when I was facing the possibility of my own great-grandmothers death she was there to comfort me. I shared my fears and my memories with her and she returned it with a hug. She told me that we should pray, pray for comfort and that my fears are caste out, and to pray for the Lord's Will to be done and for peace for my Mommo and all she loves. I was comforted by her prayer and I'm sure she didn't stop praying for us.

I remember going up to a cabin with my "sisters" and she came with. We got out the wave riders...I can still see her now. Sitting on that thing behind her daughter, really enjoying herself, while we were on the docks cheering her on.

There are many other memories - sport games, holidays, etc.

But one of the most precious things to me was when she was losing her memory, she still remembered me. She remembered me even after the many months that had passed and I had not seen her. "Do you remember Eli?" "How could I not, she's one of my granddaughters!" was her reply. To think that she loved me as a granddaughter even to the end - I am so blessed to have known her. She impacted my life in such a great way.

I will never forget you Grandma! I loved you and always will. I miss you, but I know you're in a better place. Now go! Dance down the streets of gold and live eternity with your Heavenly Father!! I love you and goodbye...for now :)