Above on the left is a picture of my daughter Karen who passed away at 3 days old from a strep infection. On the right is her identical twin sister Kaydee who misses her twin sister everyday. A passing of a loved one brings with it a deep reverence for life. Most of us don’t want to be separated from those we love….but death is part of life.
Just last evening my daughter Kaydee witnessed a tragic accident while waiting to make a turn, a fast moving car hit a man and a child that were trying to cross the road. Our lives are fragile and unpredictable and can change in just a matter of seconds.
The wonderful part of life is that it is Eternal! Death opens the door to the next step of our Father in Heavens plan. While we mourn on this side of the veil others are rejoicing and embracing loved ones as they enter the spirit world. Likewise we rejoice when little ones comes to earth. Just this evening I became a Great Grandmother for the first time. These sweet new parents sacrificed greatly to bring their son into this world. And the cycle continues until all of Gods children have gained a mortal body and returned to wait for their glorious resurrection.
Eternal life is made possible for all mankind because of the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ who lives today. I know these things to be true. I long to be with my husband, children and many other loved ones who have passed on but I have peace in knowing that I will see them again when my turn on earth is complete.