Mon., May 31, 2010
Memorial Day
Bri,
In our family, Memorial Day represents much more than a day in which we remember the sacrifice of courageous men and women who’ve served and in many cases, laid-down down their lives for our country. It’s a day in which we reverence, honor and express eternal gratitude for family members who’ve courageously lived their lives in harmony with the gospel and their testimony of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Grandpas and grandmas, cousins and other family members who’ve passed continue to work and pray for your healing. Grandmothers in particular continue to attend and support you in difficult moments. Your ancestors constitute a group of Heavenly Father’s most faithful and loving sons and daughters.
By the way, I hope you know that Coqui and Kadena are doing all they can, or as much as dogs are permitted to do, in your behalf. Perhaps when your cheek feels moist and you think it may have been a tear, it might have been one or both of them giving you a kiss. Perhaps when you feel a comforting warmth, it’s actually one or both of them lying close to reassure and support you. They’ve always been that way you know. No worry . . . they no longer shed.
Tomorrow you’ll have a torso scan. Mom and I will be in the Mesa Temple early in the morning. You’ll be with us . . . in our thoughts, in our hearts and in our prayers.
When I think of you, my thoughts inevitably turn to your mother. Her faith and dedication to you and the Lord are unwavering. She has no doubt in the power of faith and the priesthood blessings you’ve received by inspired men who’ve known and pronounced the mind and will of the Lord.
This past week I came across the website: www.DeFordMusic.com . Sally DeFord has written some beautiful songs.
Today, as I’ve contemplated the blessings of a righteous family legacy, the examples and influences of family members, passed and living, worthy of gratitude and emulation, my heart and thoughts are turned to your mother. I’m so grateful for her and for all she means too all of us, particularly to you, your brother and sisters.
I love this song. Today, I dedicate it to you and Mom.
An Angel to Watch Over Me
Double-click on the MP3 link in the “Attached” box atop this e-mail message to listen to the song. As the song plays you can scroll down in this message to read the lyrics.
Lyrics: http://www.defordmusic.com/anangeltowatchoverme.htm
She watched by my cradle through long, sleepless nights
She taught me to pray as she knelt by my side
She guarded my childhood, and all through the years
She echoed my laughter, she counted my tears
In the arms of my mother, I came to believe
That God sent an angel to watch over me
She taught me the meaning of courage and faith
She taught me to live with the Lord as my strength
She taught me to follow the pathway he marked
She guided my steps when the journey grew dark
And I know there were dangers that I could not see
But God sent an angel to watch over me
She taught me to serve with a spirit that sings
She taught me to seek after heavenly things
And because of her love and her kindness and care
Because of the place that I hold in her prayers
And because of her goodness, I still believe
That God sent an angel to watch over me
Happy Memorial Day, Sweetheart . . . the miracle continues . . . you’re clean!
I love you,
Dad
Where there is hope, there is faith . . .
Where there is faith, miracles can happen.
1 Tim. 1: 1
. . . Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
If God brings you to it . . .
He will bring you through it.
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