Huish Herd

I woke up this morning with my head full of many thoughts.  I knew what I needed to do about some budget issues, knew that this Easter is a joyful day for those who have passed to the other side of the veil, and that through prayer, Jon and I can find the way to do what is necessary to deal with the daily grind that our lives seem to have become.

Last night, as we were gathering stuff to go help Sarah with her car, we got a call from Cousin George.  It was good to hear his voice.  Then we got the sad news that his brother-in-law had passed away about an hour before.  Jack Parker is a wonderful, sweet southern gentleman.  I say is, because I know that he is still the wonderful man that I learned to love when I met he and his darling wife (Jon's cousin) Billie 31 years ago.  

We went back 3 months after we got married and I learned, yet again, how well I had married.  Aunt Georgia Mae, Jon's mother's sister, took us in to hug, love, and fuss over us as only a southerner can.  Then Billie & Jack came over one day with their daughter Lisa & family.  It was an afternoon and evening never to be forgotten!  I realized then, that these quiet guys like Jon seem to married feisty spit fires with mouths and then sit back to be entertained! 

Since then, our favorite trips have been going back and visiting with the OK & TX relatives.  The kids have always loved to go back and see all of them.  They always knew that they would be loved, accepted and appreciated for just who they are.

This is the third death of a loved one in my life in the past few weeks.  Right now, I am so thankful that I have a deep knowledge that Christ is risen.  I know that the resurrection is a true and literal  principle of the gospel.  A very important part of the plan for us so that we might return to our loving Heavenly Father.  I know that Sage, Susan and Jack are in the arms of our Savior.  I know that they are happy, healthy, and busy doing His work.  I know that, like the Savior, they will be resurrected some day, as will as the rest of us.  I know that we will all know & be with each other again.  I know that as we do all that we can, our loving Heavenly Father will answer our prayers and bless our faith, humility and obedience with the strength to continue on, beyond what our own capabilities.