This is a picture of all of the grandchildren of my father and mother. Our four daughters are the four furthest to the left in the photo: Kim and Chantel on the back row and Cherie and Julie in the middle row. I absolutely love all these magnificent people and every single one of them have been through the temple except the 18-year-old; 12 of them have served missions and one is a bishop.
Words are inadequate to express the love and appreciation I feel for our daughters for all they have done to help Mom in my absence and to represent us at the funeral of Dad. Each of them have done all they could under their individual circumstances. Cherie felt it was a blessing to be able to visit Dad so often over the past five months that he has been so ill and to stop by daily over the past weeks. Chantel and Kim both have brought their families to see Dad in the last little while. And Julie has done all she could and has also represented me at the funeral by giving my talk with her words and spirit added. The four of them sang, "How Great Thou Art" even though it was emotional for them.
It was nice that all 22 of Mom & Dad's grandchildren were present at the funeral, some coming from New York, Virginia, Arizona and other distant places. Friends and family filled the church back to the middle of the cultural hall. What a great tribute to a great man. He was always so dignified and so handsome, as Elder Cable said, a beacon on the hill.
Dad's life theme was service and that was the theme of the funeral. If we can put into practice what Dad exemplified, we will all be better people - and happier people.
We appreciate all the expressions of love and support. The kindness of friends has given us strength and filled us with gratitude.
6 comments:
What a beautiful family you have! And what a great tribute to your Dad! You must be pleased! Love You,
Ruelinda
Hope you are at peace now and can focus on your students coming back home. You were missed. Love you.
amcibn is me - not sure why it says that
Chantel
I'm sure your Dad is so proud of the legacy he's created. That's amazing that all the grandkids have been through the temple, and they are all so beautiful. What a nice tribute to your Dad.
It has been sometime since I visited your blog. I was saddened to read of the passing of your father. How happy he must be, that he was so instrumental in such a faithful posterity to the Lord.
You daughters and family are beautiful. May the spirit give you an added dose of His love during this difficult time.
Annette Israelsen--Elder Jason Israelsen
So sorry for your loss Sister Cable. My Dad is turning 85 today and we do hope we return before the unexpected. Being a covenant people as we are, we go where He wants us to go and do what He wants us to do, but that does not always mean that it is going to be without challenges and sacrifices. How nice it was that your children could represent you.
E & S Von Stetten
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