Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Wow what a beautiful and breathtaking memorial of Mamaw! Arlene you completely captured the true essence of Mamaw's heart! I have so many thoughts and emotions that I'm not sure I can put into words, but I will do my best, as you, your mother and the legacy of the Cornerstone of faith will never truly know how much you impacted my family's life! As a member of the Cornerstone of Faith I was nurtured by Mamaw! She and I could connect on such a deep level as we were both no nonsense kind of gals! I had such a harsh exterior that was hard to break through, but she never gave up on me! The crazy thing is I truly did not realize how vital you, your mom, Pastor Don and the entire body of the Cornerstone of faith was to me and my family until recent years! My salvation and the salvation of my marriage and my children would not have been there if it wasn't for the love, commitment and dedication that we received from all of you constantly lifting us up to the Lord! I only wish I could rewind the hands of time and go back and thank each and every one that God so graciously gave to me and my family! Mamaw was more than just a friend! She was a Godly mother to me and Scott and Godly grandmother to my children for over 20 years! She was good to correct and quick to love! She was a powerful prayer worrier and truly one of the strongest women I have ever known! She introduced me to cucumber sandwiches, which are still my favorite today! I loved watching her banter back and forth with Scott! The children that were raised in the Cornerstone we all her grandchildren! Mamaw took a special spiritual intrest in each and every child! She prayed and labored over each and every person of the Cornerstone! Honestly I didn't realize how much she tought me about the Lord, and my role as a wife, mother and now grandmothers until a few years ago! I owe so much of who I am and who I have become in the Lord to Mamaw, Pastor Don and the entire Cornerstone of faith family! Thank you for giving to the Lord, I am a life that was changed! Thank you for sharing God with me, and because you all did, I now have salvation! I owe so much that can never be repaid! I know Mamaw is absolutely enjoying her celebration in heaven with the Father and Pastor Don, Debbie and all those that have gone before her! I can only imagine the jewels she has in her beautiful crown! It is so nice to know that I will get to thank her and everyone else in person one day for this beautiful gift of salvation that I now enjoy! I know her absence will be felt, but I'm so excited for her too! Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers! We love you guys so much!
