Almost 13 years ago (in fact, it was two weeks before I graduated seminary and moved to EBC), I was called to Greenville from New Orleans and made a similar trip as to the one I will make today. My grandfather, Ben Hooper, passed away and our family gathered to do the things that families do in such times. I still miss him.
Tomorrow the events will once again end in the Graceland Cemetary at the same burial plot as we bury my grandmother. I appreciate all of the calls and contacts after her passing late Wednesday evening . . . I will write here the same things I have said to almost every person calling to check on me and my family: Keep praying! My grandmother was ready, both physically AND in her relationship with Christ. That does make it easier on me, but I know my mother and her four sisters and one brother really need prayer and support right now.
Many people have asked, “What can I do?” My answer is ALWAYS “pray for my mom.” Below you will find a link to my grandmother’s obit. I am disappointed they did not include her given middle name . . . “Narcisus.” And, I am NOT KIDDING about that one . . .
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