I'm not sure how to begin this post or even how much to include. My cousin Christy and her husband Ryan 4 year old son Ezra unexpectedly passed away. At the time Asher was also 4 and I couldn't imagine life without him and couldn't imagine the grief and sorrow that filled their lives, and would to various degrees follow them the rest of their mortal lives. I flew out to show my love and support. What I witnessed was faith and hope, grief and sorrow too, but a living faith that this life is not the end and that through Jesus Christ and His restored gospel families can be together forever. I was so amazed at their strength and courage! Both spoke during the funeral services, and because what they shared was so personal, I will keep their words treasured in my heart. I was also incredibly touched by the outpouring of love by so many in their ward, stake, and community. For only the second time in my life I wanted to live in Utah so I could be closer to my family (the first time was when I wanted to go to BYU), not just physically closer but in our relationships.
There are things that happen in this life that I don't understand and that require a degree of faith that taxes me to the limits. I am so grateful for the faith of others that strengthens my faith, that God understands our struggles to understand, and that there is a plan that if followed can reunite us as families. I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father who gave His Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, so that we may overcome sin and death. I imagine He completely understands our grief much more than we will ever comprehend in this life and grieves with us out of sympathy for what we are going through.
Ezra, thank you for bring joy to so many and making this world a better place. Some don't accomplish that their entire lives and you did it in only four short years. ~ Rob
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