We have all heard that a picture says a thousand words. Well, I forgot to take pictures this week end, so a thousand words will have to do…. Don’t worry, it’s only half a thousand words.
We had a few enjoyable days with our family this weekend. We were able to have Lisa, Skyler’s friend come visit and we enjoyed getting to know her.
We missed our family members who were unable to be here, but we know that they were in the right place at the right time for their individual responsibilities. We haven’t been able to get everyone together since 2003 after Gregory came home from his mission and before Brandon left for his. (That is when our family photo in the right column of this blog was taken.) It will surely be a long time before we are able to get everyone together again, but that is okay as long as everyone is following the plan that our Heavenly Father has for them, where ever they are.
We are grateful for the blessings of the priesthood and the temple that allows families to be together forever, if we live worthy of those blessings.
We are heading back to Seattle and will not be able to travel home for several weeks. We will miss the family while we are there, but we know that we will be where we need to be - each will be where they need to be. We are grateful that it is only temporary. This procedure is indeed what is keeping us apart, but it is also what will make it possible for us to be together for a greater amount of quality time here on earth. Truly this is a sacrifice for each of us, but I know that the blessings will come to each of us as we travel through this difficult time and remember who to turn to for strength. There will be difficult moments ahead, but with the help and guidance of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, we can do hard things.
I know that the our Heavenly Father loves us and He will bless us. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is here to lead us and direct us back to Him and to help us find the greatest joy possible here on earth. As we follow our Savior and live His teachings we will find peace. May we each be found doing what the Lord would have us do so that we may reap the rewards that await the faithful.
“Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” Luke 21:36
I learned once that adieu is more than a simple farewell, it includes the idea of a blessing, so as we say good-bye again, we really mean adieu!
Until we meet again!
We are praying for you!
We love you!
PS - We will continue to update here on the blog.
1 comment:
Adieu to you as well.
Much love to you both.
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