This week I went to my Aunt Ida's funeral. It was a very small gathering of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, a few relatives and a few friends. Maybe forty people in all. No priesthood leaders to conduct. No sisters to give relief to the family, help with the flowers or no beautiful meal to come back to after mourning the death of their mother. We are so blessed!
My Dad was a one man show. He spoke and gave the prayers. He gave a good remembrance of his sister-in-law and a simple explanation of the Plan of Salvation, short,sweet and powerful. He is a true Missionary through and through. People started to wiggle and you could tell they were trying not to listen. My sister said, "if the Savior would have been there that is what he would have said."
But he said one thing that has made me really stop and think. He said, "we are all going to die and we all know that." I have heard that thousands of times and for some reason that has made me stop and reflect about that simple but true statement. I guess I thought "not me".(well two time I thought I was going to die but that's a different story) Why do I not live like I'm dieing. I know that is a country song but, I have decided I need to live because I am going to die. What would I do every day that would be different? Alot......so I guess Michael better take over the check book. Oh yes, if you come to my house I will be giving you some of my things. I've got to go because I have alot of living to do.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
A Father's Sermon
Posted by g&gjohns at 6:23 PM
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I think that all the time now. If my Mom new she would die early, what would she have done at my age. I think it makes me more patient and I appreciate every little blessing.
I don't want any of your "stuff". I think Jill wants everything.
I was thinking about Ida. Do you remember that time when we lived there. Carter was a newborn and she came over. Your Mom was in bed with foot surgery and needed Bob. Ida yelled BOB!!, BOB!! As loud as she could. We were trying to nap.
I think you are going crazy not dieing!! You need to calm down and dont give your things away yet!! I do not want any of your stuff either I think Liesl will love all of it!! But wait I do want some of your cute Christmas and Halloween decorations! I think you are going to be around for along time! I still need to learn alot of things from you.
That was very thought provoking, June. Thank you.
Getting older does make you appreciate the little things more....more patience for the kids and enjoying all their goofy, fun, ways.
Now on to your 'stuff'. Even DI doesn't want most of our STUFF. So give it to the grand children!!! They'll take it. Sneak it to them when they come to visit. haha on their parents.
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