Monday, April 8, 2024
Mrs. Norton was a very spunky lady, always bringing joy and laughter wherever she went. From telling Caleb it was time for more babies because twins weren’t enough another set would be perfect, to always encouraging our girls and making sure they knew she enjoyed their singing, Mrs Norton always wanted to bring happiness to others.
Back in the fall I had the privilege to take her to Halifax, although we were heading in for radiation treatment, Mrs Norton was happy and looking for ways to tell others about Jesus! She just wanted him to use her life for his glory everyday. That day she was full of spunk, telling me she didn’t remember this route to the hospital, making sure my map was right to sitting me in the waiting room and telling me “stay with the stuff, Faith is coming with me, she’s got to see this mask they made me!” Off she went, telling staff “she’s coming with me let’s go!” That day she left tracts all over the waiting room.
The last couple of weeks getting to cook for Mr &Mrs Norton, spend time with them was a joy and pleasure. Mrs Norton told me God had answered all her prayers, she got to tell a lot more people about him, she got to spread the truth of the gospel, she got to be home with Mr Norton again, she was home for Christmas, she got to visit with all her boys.
Sharon was an encouragement right to the end even if I was one of her bossy nurses!! I am so thankful for the example she was and the joy and blessing I received from her. Getting to make baked beans for her to Sarah reading the Psalms and singing for her those afternoons were wonderful!
We will miss you greatly Mrs Norton but look forward to seeing you again soon, just as spunky in Heaven as you were here!
We are praying for you Mr. Elford, Tom, Joe, Will and families.
Thank Jon, Jess, Graciana and Wyatt for all you have done for Mrs Norton
Love, Chris, Robin, Faith and Sarah
