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Heartfelt Reflections on a Remarkable Life: My Grandmama · Jessi Morgan Devotions for the Christian Heart Podcast

• 0:01
  Speaker 1: Hi everyone.
• 0:02
  Speaker 1: This is a special podcast episode honoring my grandmother, who passed away December 16, 2024.
• 0:09
  Speaker 1: I wrote a letter to her and wanted to read it.
• 0:12
  Speaker 1: I know many have lost loved ones in the past and I wanted to just let you know you were heard and also wanted to let you know.
• 0:21
  Speaker 1: Cherish the memories always.
• 0:23
  Speaker 1: That's what's comforting me and my family right now.
• 0:29
  Speaker 1: Dear Grandma, it's your favorite granddaughter, the one in Florida.
• 0:33
  Speaker 1: I'm writing this to you with so much love in my heart.
• 0:37
  Speaker 1: I pray that you are happy, healthy and rejoicing in heaven with our Heavenly Father now.
• 0:43
  Speaker 1: Grandma, you have been such an incredible treasure to our family.
• 0:47
  Speaker 1: What I love about you and I'll say love, not loved, because you are living eternally is how fiercely you cared for us.
• 0:58
  Speaker 1: You would move mountains for your family and even stand up to anyone who crossed us.
• 1:03
  Speaker 1: Your feistiness and the way you held people accountable were unmatched.
• 1:07
  Speaker 1: You kept it real and that's one of the many things I will always cherish about you.
• 1:12
  Speaker 1: You loved us so deeply me, my cousins, my parents and, of course, grandfather.
• 1:20
  Speaker 1: Thank you for holding our family together and teaching us what love and loyalty truly means.
• 1:25
  Speaker 1: As I write this letter and share it on my podcast.
• 1:28
  Speaker 1: I want everyone listening to know what an extraordinary woman you are.
• 1:34
  Speaker 1: My grandmother, peggy Jean Beatty, was a true renaissance woman.
• 1:38
  Speaker 1: She was an entrepreneur who owned her own beauty shop and wig shop, an expert in everything from synthetic wigs to real hair extensions.
• 1:48
  Speaker 1: I mean, grandma, you were an outstanding seamstress, too self-taught.
• 1:52
  Speaker 1: All that.
• 1:53
  Speaker 1: You created prom dresses, countless Easter dresses, my mom's wedding dress, my aunt's wedding dress, elaborate pageant costumes and so much more.
• 2:02
  Speaker 1: Your talent was unparalleled.
• 2:04
  Speaker 1: You were also an amazing writer.
• 2:11
  Speaker 1: If something didn't sit right with you, whether it was the police or city council, you write a letter.
• 2:14
  Speaker 1: Your letters were so powerful they often got published.
• 2:17
  Speaker 1: You loved to read too, devouring book after book.
• 2:21
  Speaker 1: Your passion for reading inspired me to read as well, and that's a gift I will always carry.
• 2:26
  Speaker 1: In your later years, knitting and crocheting became your joy.
• 2:31
  Speaker 1: You made beautiful scarves, sweaters and so many wonderful things.
• 2:34
  Speaker 1: Attending knitting conventions brought you so much happiness, and I loved seeing how much you enjoyed those moments.
• 2:42
  Speaker 1: Grandmama, you were also a gifted singer.
• 2:44
  Speaker 1: With your operatic voice, you graced the church choirs for years.
• 2:48
  Speaker 1: You were just there too.
• 2:53
  Speaker 1: You were always there, present for everything my prom, my first track, meet, my last track, meet my state meets, graduations and even my breakups.
• 3:04
  Speaker 1: You were my rock.
• 3:06
  Speaker 1: One of my fondest memories is how you were always a night owl.
• 3:10
  Speaker 1: When I was in college I called you at 3 am aftera party and you answer like it was the middle of the day.
• 3:19
  Speaker 1: You listened to me ramble about everything, like you were like my personal diary.
• 3:25
  Speaker 1: Not having that anymore is hard, but I thank the Lord for blessing me with you in my life.
• 3:31
  Speaker 1: You were one of my best friends and you still are one of my best friends.
• 3:38
  Speaker 1: You embodied so many qualities of God's love and loyalty.
• 3:41
  Speaker 1: You were like Ruth in the devotion and loyalty.
• 3:44
  Speaker 1: You were like Joshua in faithfulness in your leadership and you were outspoken like Moses when standing up for what was right for his people.
• 3:52
  Speaker 1: You hosted also weekly Bible studies, challenging people to engage deeply in their faith.
• 4:00
  Speaker 1: You were sweet, but if someone crossed the line, you they know it.
• 4:07
  Speaker 1: Yet your compassion always was shown through drawing people to you.
• 4:14
  Speaker 1: Grandmama, you showed me what it means to stand firm in faith while still being kind and compassionate.
• 4:20
  Speaker 1: I hope to reflect even a fraction of what you embodied.
• 4:24
  Speaker 1: Grandmama, I love you and I miss you so much.
• 4:30
  Speaker 1: I don't even know what life without you looks like, but I will figure it out.
• 4:37
  Speaker 1: I know you're in heaven with Mother Deer, miss Millie Ito, with Mother Dear Miss Millie Ito, uncle Chuck, uncle Rob, aunt Eula and all our loved ones.
• 4:49
  Speaker 1: Hug them all for me Until we meet again.
• 5:01
  Speaker 1: Thank you for loving me, teaching me and shaping me into who I am today.
• 5:03
  Speaker 1: With all my love, sweetie Bum, aka Jess, love you.
• 5:10
  Speaker 1: No-transcript.