Her Eyes were Fixed on the Prize

(From Left to Right) Dorothy, Paul, Gary, Mark, and Beth Trantham in Pakistan

To tell the story of my grandma is to tell the story of a woman whose eyes were fixed upon the prize, the end goal, Heaven. This is a woman who, after marrying her sweetheart, headed off with her new husband to a far off land to share the love of God with the Pakistani people. They would spend over a decade there. Although conditions were tough (unsanitary, being separated from children for a long time, and not having a support group), my grandparents were glad to have lived and loved in Pakistan. 

My grandmother would be the first to tell you of her imperfections, but I am allowed to brag as her granddaughter. This woman's eyes continued to be focused on Heaven as she went about her daily life. Whether it was lovingly raising her children into capable adults (all attended college), or being involved in different church outreaches when they returned to the United States, my grandma has always had a higher calling. 

As you will see in reading this blog, my grandma's faith has always been the "wind beneath her wings", so to speak. I hope that you all walk away from reading about her struggle and the way that she overcame in many ways with a new perspective on life. 

Sincerely, 

Julie Trantham