It seems lately that I have been reading a lot of blogs that deal with the death of a loved one, usually the death of a child. I am not sure why I am drawn to these blogs. I have always been somewhat fascinated with death. For instance I love to read obituaries. I share this love with Julie John's sister. I have been drawn to these blogs because they feed me spiritually. These people are so close to their Heavenly Father and the veil is so thin. It is so amazing to me how strong these families are. It also reminds me how short this life really is. Today I am reminded of this after I received the news that someone that John went to MBA school passed away this past Weds. We had known that he had cancer and probably would not make it but it still came as a blow. It made me realize that someone can be taken from us at anytime. No matter how young or old they can be gone so fast. But I am so grateful that I have the knowledge of eternal families. That I know that after this life we go to a more glorious place that is beyond our comphrehension. I don't know how people who do not have the gospel in their lives deal with death. It must be extremely depressing. In my limited experience with funerals, I can tell you that when you go to a Latter-Day Saint funeral there is a different feeling. There is a peace and hope and love that is so amazing that is not found at any other funeral. I am so grateful of the knowledge that I have of the purpose of this life and the knowledge that my life and the life of others does not end here. I know that I am so blessed to have the gospel in my life. And I am so glad that we have missionaries around the world to teach others the gospel. I am always reminded that the word gospel means good news. Isn't this so true. The gospel is such good news.
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I agree with you! The gospel is true and I couldn't imagine how people deal without it!
I was also saddend to hear about Matt. I read the email his wife sent to family and friends and just cried. Then I read his last blog post which was written only a month before he passed and more tears as he expressed his love for his wife and kids and to keep them in our prayers. They are definitely in mine.
But again, in his wifes letter she expressed how grateful she was for the gospel and the eternal perspective we have. It's when you hear of things like this that the gospel becomes more precious and realize what a gift it is in our lives.
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