Our daughter, Kathleen Margarette, was named after her and there is good reason why. She is a strong woman who loves with her whole heart, gives all that she can, takes care of her family and others in the community, and knows how to have a good time and enjoy hanging out with her friends. She is a faithful disciple of Jesus and I am grateful to have been able to learn from her.
What will I remember most about Grandma Maggie? Her eyes. Grandma Maggie had the most beautiful blue eyes. They told you everything you needed to know about her warm loving spirit right from the start. The first time I met her she gave me a hug with a squeeze that let me know she truly was happy to meet me and bring me into their family. As she pulled away and held me at arms length I looked into her eyes and clearly saw that she is the one who taught my husband how to love like he does. How many times can you truly say that the first time you met someone is the most vivid memory you have of them. The love Grandma Maggie showed me that day was exactly the unconditional love Jesus teaches us to share with one another in His name.
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| Grandma Maggie and Calvin at our wedding |
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| Grandma Maggie and Grandma Kathleen (right) waiting for the wedding to begin |
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| That look of love as she dances with Calvin's brother, Jermaine |
As a sophomore in high school Calvin chose to move in with his grandma and she gladly accepted him into her home. Her most important rule, however was that even if you don't go to church with me - you must be in church somewhere on Sunday mornings. This led Calvin to the Four Square church in his hometown where he was baptized. Even though his testimony includes falling off the wagon in college, Grandma was by far a major influence in his journey to becoming a pastor today.
Thank you Grandma Maggie for the love and faith you have passed down through the generations.
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| Grandma Maggie holding Kathleen at Thanksgiving |
