Sunday I taught the lesson in Relief Society and it was about the Plan of Salvation. Not the type of lesson where you draw the circles on the board with all the kingdoms. The lesson was great about the part Adam plays as well as the significant role of Jesus Christ. The comfort we have knowing that families can be together forever even after death. We were talking about how Joseph Fielding Smith lost his sister when she was 18, just 2 weeks before he came home from his mission. We had a discussion about experiences people have had regarding death and how the knowledge of the plan of salvation helps us through those times. I personally have felt that I have been blessed to be able to deal well with death. However, that being said, I haven't had to experience the loss of a parent or a spouse or Heaven forbid, a child or someone close to me in an untimely fashion other than a couple of friends.
Yesterday morning I was made aware that a guy here in town was killed in an avalanche. I am friends with his wife and 2 of his sisters. Even though I have only met him a few times my heart immediately broke for the family. He has 5 kids. The oldest is 13 and the youngest is 2. Even with that lesson on the plan of salvation on my mind I was really sad all day. I feel helpless but feel I need to do something. I try to think of what I would want or need in that situation. I tend to be one who doesn't like to put my feelings on my shirt sleeve and like to deal with emotion alone. Would I want people to visit with me or would I want to be alone. I hope I don't have to find out anytime soon.
His untimely death has put things in perspective. The last few days I could think was about Megan and her children. Also a thought that was shared Sunday by one of the sisters she said, "Death is hard because we are selfish. We know they are in a better place but we want them here with us." Isn't that true?
If anyone reads this and has an idea how I can help raise some money for Megan please feel free to share.
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