Six years

In the morning when I rise
In the morning when I rise
In the morning when I rise
Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
But give me Jesus

When I am alone
When I am alone
When I am alone
Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
But give me Jesus

When I come to die
When I come to die
When I come to die
Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
You can have all this world
You can have all this world
But give me Jesus

-- "Give Me Jesus" by Fernando Ortega

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I heard this for the first time at church on Sunday, and despite the simplicity of the refrain, it drove me to tears -- because sometimes, it really is that simple.

Six years ago, on this day, Grandma finally found Rest. So today, that last verse means a lot more. I think if any song could sum up Grandma's heart, it would be this. Even in those last months, when she spent most of her time on the bed, I would hear her praying for us every morning before I left for school, every afternoon when I came home for lunch, and every evening before she went to sleep -- by name, each one of her children and grandchildren -- and I have no doubt that this is the reason why we have been so very blessed.

Thank you, Grandma. We love you.