Sunday, December 15, 2013
Dear Family,
Nana! Nana! Nana!
When I think of the young families that came to worship at Second Baptist Church of Mumford and were welcomed with a warm smile and the inviting greeting, “Come on out to the house after church,” I think about Nana. Yes, Isaiah and I were one of those families. Many of us had moved to Rochester from other parts of the country and were raising children without family nearby. Nana and Papa Green became mom and dad to us and grandparents to our children. Nana exemplified love in action. She was generous, kind and caring. She took us all under her wings. No matter how many were around her table or in her home, she always made room for more. She encouraged us, inspired us, listened to us, gave us helpful hints about parenting, problem solving and waiting on the Lord. All the while, she shared her wisdom, guidance and correction when needed. I thank the Lord for blessing our life with Nana!
Over the years my family and I moved three times since those wonderful days in Rochester. We did not get back to Rochester often. Yes, we miss her. I can see her smile and hear her deep, jolly laughter. I thank you, Chris, Karen and Vicki for your generosity …sharing your beautiful mom with all of us.
Love and Blessings
Marsha, Isaiah, Inana and Torik Blankson
