Michael Drake
It's been a little over 4 years Nana since God decided it was your turn to be in his care, living in the Love and Peace you so richly deserve. I can still hear you telling me
"Michael Lee, God works in Mysterious Ways"......
Well, you were correct again Nana, he does work in mysterious ways. But I know..........
And I know this because of you, God also works in Loving ways, like the Loving Way that God saw it fit to provide me with the most thoughtful and caring person I've had in my lifetime. Growing up, you were my "Rock", you taught me so many many things about Life, about living a Good Life, Honesty, God and all the so many important aspects as to what it takes to be a Good Person. Yes, I've stumbled along the way as most of us have in our "adventure" we've called life or living, but, because of you, your thoughtfulness, insight and most importantly Your Love, well now I realize just exactly what a Lucky Man I am to of had my Nana in my life. I just wanted to finally take this time to put into words all my thoughts, ideas, memories and Prayers that I'd like to share with you on this day. It was so hard that day in the hospital, I realized before the doctor let me know his thoughts and ideas on what was happening, I knew Nana that on that day it would be our last joyful day together. I knew Nana that on that day, that yes, once again you were right and God was Working In Mysterious Ways. I felt it, I knew it as I held your hand, I saw your gentle smile for the last time and you passed on Peacefully into a Better Life. It's been so hard to speak about any of it since that day, you meant so much to me. But I want you to know that on this Sunday, I've been thinking of you, I've been missing you and the God you so respected and believed in has finally given me The Strength to speak to you on this day, to let you know just how much I miss your Kindness, Caring, Thoughtfulness, Respect and most of all Your Love. I know the Good Hands that are caring for you now, I know the Joy and Peace you're enjoying every day now Nana, there's never been a person more deserving than yourself. I miss you EVERY DAY Nana, I LOVE YOU EVERY DAY NANA and I want you to know that God made me the LUCKIEST MAN ON EARTH the day he gave me My Nana.
A photo I'll never forget Nana, sharing your 104th Birthday with you.
Never in my wildest dreams Nana did I know or realize that on your Special Day day Our God was hard at work making another "Special Plan" for you in less than a few weeks time.
So here's a special poem I found and shared with you the day you were laid to rest.
I MISS you Nana, I LOVE you Nana, you were right.....
"God Does Work In Mysterious Ways My Nana".