This past Friday, I received a phone call around 5am. I took a deep breath before I answered knowing that these calls usually don't end well. I got the message that Henrietta Phillips, my 92 year old grandmother, went home to be with the Lord. I remembered talking to her earlier that week and she sounded good (my grandmother was still sharp even in her old age). We talked about music (she hated rap, but loved mine lol), marriage, her students (she was a classical piano teacher), and the book she was working on. My grandmother didn't leave anything on the plate. She was still very active in her church, her business, and family. She could have easily passed for 70 years old. I know 50 year old people who don't get around as well as she did.
So I write this with a bit of disbelief that my beloved "granny" is gone. She leaves such a rich legacy and I am so happy that she gets to be with God now without any hindrance. My grandfather, Harold Phillips, is still here and he is the strongest man I know. He is truly the model of a godly man as he still upholds our family through this difficult transition. I'm pretty sure my grandmother won't be reading this, perhaps this is more so for me, but I want to make sure that I acknowledge her accomplishments. She was an author, singer, song writer, musician, teacher, first lady, mother, sister, aunt, friend, great grandmother, and confidant. Her mind was like a map, she could tell you how to get to any destination within the country without looking at a Thomas Guide. I will greatly miss my granny and I will honor her by being the best that I can be and help make this world a little bit better after I'm gone, like she did.
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