As I lay in bed drifting off to sleep at approximately
10.30pm on Tuesday night (24th July) I was filled with an
overpowering urge to pray. I had no idea
who I was praying for but I knew they needed my prayer right now. As I prayed, I saw a picture in my head that I
did not put there!
I saw a dove, a pure white beautiful dove. It was trying to escape two hands that held
it. The hands held it gently but firmly,
the dove flapped its wings attempting to escape. The dove was not in pain but
it was anxious. I did not know who the dove symbolised but I knew it was
someone who needed my prayers to help them to be set free and comfort them. I
prayed very deeply and passionately for them and I believe they knew I was with
them praying for their release. I then
saw two hands that I knew were Jesus’ and they reached down and gently touched
the hands that held the dove. The hands
let go straight away and the dove flew away, beautiful and free. There was a deep sense of peace within me and
them. I continued to pray after the
picture had left my mind.
The following day we were told that Grandma had died (I feel
I can call her Grandma as she made me feel like she adopted me as her
granddaughter too). At first I did not
connect her with the dove as I assumed that Grandma became late on the
Wednesday, but when I was told that she may have died as she went to bed the
night before, I knew exactly who I had prayed for.
Grandma did not die alone, Jesus was with her and so was I,
she was without pain and it was very quick, this I know. This is a very sad
time but this picture has been a great comfort Becky. I hope it is a comfort to others who knew and
loved Grandma.
Sadly I did not know Grandma very long but it was lovely to
share some special occasions, particularly our wedding and very recently 2
birthdays with her. She is a very inspiring woman, I’m not sure I have met such
a passionate person for cricket!! I would
have chosen her above anyone to be on my team on a sports pub quiz! Two other
passions of hers were for Jesus and for her family; she has been a great asset
to both, that was plain to see.
God bless you Grandma.
