My heart is full - full of sorrow, yet so full of gratitude. Sorrow for a young man that I never even knew that lost his life on Thanksgiving day after being stuck in a cave for over 28 hours. Sorrow for a pregnant wife and baby daughter who are left behind to mourn his loss. My heart hurts. I've had so many thoughts going through my mind today and while I am sad for what he went through, sad for his family, I have also felt peace, and gratitude for the knowledge I have of the Saviors plan for us, for the plan of salvation. I'm so grateful for the knowledge that I have that families are eternal. I pray that this family will find comfort in that knowledge as well. I'm grateful for the love of my Savior. He knows each one of us personally. He know the sorrow that this family is going through and He will be there for them.
D&C 122:9 Therefore, hold on thy way, and the priesthood shall remain with thee; for their bounds are set, they cannot pass. Thy days are known, and thy years shall not be numbered less; therefore, fear not what man can do, for God shall be with you forever and ever.
I have so many things to be grateful for. The list could go on and on, but for now and always the most important- my family. I'm grateful that I was able to spend time with them for Thanksgiving. I hope you will all hold your families and loved ones close and cherish every moment you get to spend with them.
My New Favorite Quote:
"All can walk where Jesus walked when, with His words on our lips, His spirit in our hearts, and His teachings in our lives, we journey through mortality. I would hope that we would walk as he walked with confidence in the future, with an abiding faith in His Father, and with a genuine love for others." President Thomas S. Monson
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thanksgiving
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I happen to be acquainted with John Jones' father and they're in our stake. What a heartbreaking story. I remember snaking my way through that cave a few years ago-- I think you were there actually--and seeing chutes I thought were pretty dangerous. I can't imagine what that must have been like for John, and for his loved ones waiting up top.
I too have been so affected by this. I could not even sleep last night when I heard they cannot even retrieve his body. I have to remember that it is only his body there and not his spirit. I cannot even imagine the horror of it all.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Clint, I wondered if you knew his family. I can't even imagine what they're going through and the tough decision they had to make to leave his body there. I can't blame them, though and only hope they will be able to properly dedicate his grave.
I have great memories of going through those caves with you guys. I remember, too, how scary some of those places were. I haven't been able to get this off my mind. What a horrible tragedy.
Oh, how sad. I'd heard a snippet of this on the news, but not where, but immediately thought of those caves. I remember going out there one summer when we lived in the villa, but we never made it all the way to the cave. Remember that? I'm glad they're going to seal it and make it a memorial to him.
My heart and prayers go out to his family. It makes me truly grateful for my little family.
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