Friday, May 21, 2010

In Loving Memory

We truly never know when it is our time to leave this world and go back to our Heavenly Home. Joe's cousin from Idaho, (his step dad's brothers daughter)was killed on Sunday May 16Th in a car accident. She was on the way to her sister's seminary graduation and lost control of her vehicle. She was placed on life support, then the doctors told her parents that she had serve brain damage and probably would not make it. Then her parents made the hardest decision that can be placed on any parent, they took her off life support and she left this earthly home. She was only 19 years old. We had the privilege to meet her on several occasions, what a great spirit she had!!

As I have tried to reflect on my life, I am truly grateful for the knowledge that the gospel has brought into my life. I am able to lean on my Heavenly Father and know that one day I will be with him again. I am truly blessed to know that this earthly home is one that is for a short while, that our eternal home will be the BEST! I am very grateful for the relationship that I have with my Heavenly Father and brother Jesus Christ. I know that they live and I know that I will be with them again. During this hard time, I am able to find comfort in knowing that this is not the end to all things. It is just the middle section of our lives. We all came here with a purpose and we must always remember that. I just want to let all my friends and family know that I know that our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ loves each of us, and that they know each of us!! I have no doubt in my mind that I will be with them in the after life. I do want you all to know that I am truly grateful for the blessings that this gospel brings into my life and I am grateful for the gift of eternal life. I am truly grateful to know that I will be with my family for eternity! What a precious gift that has been given to us. I will end with saying, that I love each and every one of you.

3 comments:

Annette said...

Renda, Thank you for sharing your testimony! You have such a wonderful spirit about you...
I love you with all of my heart!

Rese said...

I'm so sorry to hear about the accident.

Stephanie said...

so sorry for your loss. i am here for ya.