My Sweet Nana Coats

This past Wednesday night our Nana went to be with her Savior. She has suffered from major stroke effects for the past year of her life that have left her unable to care for herself and communicate effectively. I can only imagine the smile on her face as she finally found herself home...home with her loving Jesus and our Papa that I know she's mourned for many years now.
Though death is never absent of sadness, I can't help but feel and overwhelming sense of excitement for my Nana! I've found myself picturing her these past few days in Heaven...what did she think when she longer felt pain? Just how big was the smile on her face when she embraced my Papa? And how in awe she must be to be singing (something she did so beautifully) with angels and in the arms of the Most Holy...I can help but smile and long for the same someday!
The picture below is special to me because it was one of 2 times Nana got to meet Lincoln. She was in perfect health when I found out I was pregnant. I remember calling her immediately and both of us sharing in the joy and excitement. But her stroke hit her right before Lincoln was born, drastically effecting her ability to speak and take care of herself. She had to have around-the-clock care. I took Lincoln up to meet her and though she couldn't verbalize it, she was very excited to meet him! This is the only 4 generational picture I have of all of us:

We will miss you Nana, but know that you are experiencing a vast amount of joy and rejoicing our minds cannot even yet fathom!
someday...someday.