So much has happened since I last posted. I could say that I haven't had time to post anything, but really I haven't felt like it. Some things that have happened have been sad. There also have been very happy moments. I want to post most of it. So here it goes.
On January 4th my cousin's wife Melissa was heading from St. George to Las Vegas to drop her exchange student off at the airport. Since she was coming this way we decide to spend the day together. Time passed and I was getting worried since I hadn't heard from her. Then I got the call from Matt ( my cousin) that she had been in a horrible car accident. My heart dropped. She was critically injured and was hanging on for her life. She hung on for two weeks and then passed away. I couldn't help but think this was God's will. It was her time to go. I was so sad for Matt and his beautiful daughter Dayna. I prayed fervently for Matt and Dayna that they would be comforted. The scripture in John 14:18 came to mind which says, "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." We do not always know why things happen. What we do know is that there is a loving God who sees the whole picture. He does not abandon us. He loves us and has a plan for each one of us. This life on earth is but a small moment compared to eternity. Our hearts will be healed from sadness one day.
Melissa will be missed! Some of the things I will miss are;
Her laugh which could be heard anywhere in a room
Our heart to heart talks.
Playing Games
Borrowing things from her at camp
Hanging out and taking naps in her trailer.
Her kindness towards my children
Walking at 6:00 a.m. in the mountains
Her sense of humor
Missy, you were loved!
More sad moments...
During this same time we almost lost my step dad. He had a blood clot in his lung and several in his leg. Fortunately, he survived the whole ordeal. He was in the hospital for awhile. He had surgery. He now is at home recovering. He still has to be on oxygen part of the time.We are glad his time is not yet. He is such a great person. We love him and enjoy him very much! He is our Paka Tom!
Happy moments...
Halloween at Hogle Z00
Thanksgiving with the Brodericks
Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base
Christmas
My Cousin Heidi's wedding
My Cousin Heidi got married in December
just before Christmas. She is 32 and found
a wonderful guy! I'm so happy for her!
Preschool
Preschool was so fun! Unfortunately I need to simplify and
decided not to continue. They are such cute kids!
5 comments:
My heart goes out to you guys and all that you have been through!
So sorry, thank you for the comforting scipture. I love the picture collages:)
Thank you for posting Mel. I'm grateful for you and for what a fabulous mommy you are to my precious nieces!
Bittersweet....it's a word that describes life!
I love your collages. :)
I am so sorry for your sad times, but admire so much how you have handled them. You are so wonderful.
I also admire how good you Brodericks are at enjoying life and all the happy times!
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