Until We Meet Again...

On March 12, 2015 we had to say goodbye to a wonderful dad, father-in-law and grandpa. We are so grateful to know we will see him again, but we are going to miss him until we do. We knew this was coming, and in some ways we've been saying goodbye for about two years; first when he was diagnosed with cancer and began the treatments that prolonged his life but took a lot of his energy and personality, then when they moved away about five months ago, and now it's just the final step of him leaving this mortal life.

Jason and I find ourselves almost glad that he's moved on from a body that was growing weaker and weaker in the last month, but are sad for his mom. The kids are still so sweet and innocent that they haven't been sad because they know "he's in Heaven with Heavenly Father; he's lucky!" I wish I could have seen the reunions that took place on the other side; there must have been countless people lining up to meet him and express their gratitude for the work he did on their behalf through his efforts here on earth and a genealogist, temple worker, and sealer.

I feel honored and so blessed to be one of the few who was privileged to call this good man "dad." He was hardworking, kind, funny, service-minded, and loving. He treated his wife with the utmost respect and love at all times, and helped her raise some amazing kids including the love of my life. He treated me like one of his own from the minute I met him. I love him, and will miss him. Until we meet again, dad.