The worst though was finding out that our dear Bishop passed away. From what we've heard, it was either from a brain aneurysm or a heart attack. Very sudden and very unexpected. He is only in his late 30's and he is leaving behind an amazing wife and 5 children, the youngest being 2 1/2 years old. It's so heartbreaking. He was such a kind man who was so close to God and to his ward family. It has been raining all day here which has fit well for the mood at Yorkshire Village.
Strange that last night I found this picture on my computer and just sat and stared at it and thought about it for awhile. Today it has a whole different meaning to me. I imagine that this is the way our Savior is reaching out for those sweet little kids and their mom as they are going through this terrible time. Times like this, we often ask ourselves WHY? Why did this have to happen to this family? I don't have any kind of answer for that. I don't think anyone does. But I do know that we can find peace through Jesus Christ. I'm so thankful for the knowledge I have of the plan of salvation. I know our bishop's family will learn to go on without him with time and I know the gospel will be the only thing that gets them through. At this time, we are thinking of them so much and our prayers are with them.
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Linds....that is so sad! Life's just never guaranteed and sometimes that freaks me out a little.
Prayers and love to his family and please let me know if I can help you with Drake while you're getting packed up.
thinking about you! xoxo
Congrats on your house! Exciting. I'm totally in shock about Bishop. When I think about it I can't get words to form around how I feel. Life is interesting. I'm so thankful that they have such a loving support around them.
Lindsay,
Trisa Holdaways dad was with your bishop when he passed away. They are hunting friends. Trisa said her father is very sad, said he was such a good man. I didn't realize it was your bishop until I read your blog. Such a sad thing, I can't imagine losing Bishop Jeff. Good luck with the move.
Oh Lindsay, words are never sufficient at times like this. I was so sad to read this as I can't imagine how I'd feel if our wonderful Bishop Loveland passed away. All I can say is that someday we will understand the "whys". We will keep them in our prayers and certainly in our thoughts.
We wish you the best with your move to Brigham City. Having moved a few times in our married life, I can tell you that it is a blessing in so many ways because you have the opportunity to make such a long list of wonderful forever friends!
Oh, I am so sad right now. Things like this are just so heart breaking and I wish I had the answers right now. It made me think of my own family and how I would deal with something like this. I can only hope I'd hold fast to the gospel. I'm so sorry for you and your ward family.
On a lighter note, that's so exciting about your move and your new home. Moving is tough but you will make great friends in Brigham! Good luck to Robert and his job. Wish I could be of some help to you but we'll be praying for you.
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