The past month and a half has been one of deep contemplation, great spiritual comfort and a whirl wind of emotions. In the last few weeks we have had two very dear people in our lives graduate from this life to the next. I use the term graduate because I think it's very fitting and it allows us to celebrate the lives that they have each lead and it reminds us that they are in a better place. They are home.
We held life celebrations for these two incredible people and I was reminded again and again at just how important it is to develop a Christlike love and to share it with everyone. Never have I known anyone filled with such a deep love and compassion for their family and friends. Their dignity and strength is inspiring. Their smiles and laughter brought instant joy to anyone and everyone who was with them. Each of them lived everyday of their lives with such passion it was contagious. They were both such great examples of what I am striving to be and become every single day. It is easy to say that because of these two individuals whom I have had the opportunity to spend my life with, I am a far better person and I will forever be grateful for all that they have taught me.
I am grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the peace that it has brought me these last few weeks. I would be an absolutely wreck right now if I didn't have the comfort and knowledge that I know they are home and happy... that someday we will be reunited again. Never in my life have I experienced something this difficult and heart wrenching. But never in my life have I been at and felt such peace. I am so grateful for the peace I feel each day as I strive to put the pieces of my heart back together.
Mom... Gramps.. I love you. Thank you... from the bottom of my heart. I miss you dearly.
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Paul Dailey Morton September 2, 1930 - January 10, 2012 |
Lori Lynn Doerr Richards July 16, 1956 - February 4, 2012 |
































