I experienced Heaven this weekend and realized it is "right where you are".
I attended the funeral of my Uncle Grant Bangerter this weekend and once again, experienced Heaven. I loved getting together with these cousins when I was younger and it has continued on as we have gotten older. There is a pure love there. What a blessing family is and I couldn't soak enough of it in.
Words can't describe the love that comes when sharing time with my Dad's family. Pure love.
Enough said.
My dad with his siblings
Our boys and their wives were able to come.
Getting together with cousins Robyn, Julie and I made us feel like we are young again. Oh the memories we have from growing up.
Aunt Geri with her 10 children. Everyone such an example of family, love, testimony and just goodwill.
It was such a struggle for me to decide whether to go or not but so eternally glad that I did. I was reminded of the blessing of eternal family and I came home striving to rededicate myself to the things that really matter.
8 comments:
Oh... I so wish that I could have been there. Robyn, I miss you!! Such a wonderful post and reminder of the importance of family.
Janet! Your cousin is Julie Beck??? How cool! This post gives me goosebumps because it reminded me of my Grandpa's funeral. I don't think my entire family has been together since then.
ohh...I just love this post. There is nothing like the love of family. and yes...I had forgot that Julie Beck was your cousin.
Oh man. I so wish I would have gone. Looks like it was wonderful.
Isn't it just strange how sometimes a sad event like the loss of a loved one can bring you closer to your family and to the Lord? As usual...nice post.
What a thoughtful post. I like others above, felt a very similar feeling at the funeral of my grandfather last year. Isn't it wonderful to have the restored gospel? It allows us to rejoice in the lives of those who have served the Lord and passed on to the other side. I was so grateful to be there too and learn so much about the legacy that Uncle Grant left to his children and missionaries!
ok so I was just looking at this post again..and it hit me again..isn't it so funny that 10 children back then wasn't that unusual. However now, 10 children is insane :) I always love mom's who have lots of kids. I admire them soo much, my heart desires 10, by my mind says I better not, or I might go nuts and be useless to them all.
I remember Emalei meeting Robyn when she was just a toddler and asking where Little John was. I thought that was so cute at the time; still do!
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