I am known to wear my emotions on my sleeves for everyone to see, but I try to keep them out of my posts on the Internet, typically. But in this case, I feel compelled to post a little bit of how I feel.
Last Tuesday I received a phone call from Brandon telling me that his cousin and close friend, Skylar had died the night before in what I can only describe as a tragic accident. I'm not going to describe the range of emotions I experienced between then and now because they are too sacred, but just know that I have a lot of emotions tied up into this loss.
What I do want to briefly share is my ever strengthened testimony of the Eternal Family. While I watched Skylar's wife and children over the last few days, I have had it conformed to me that families can and do stay together forever. Death does not break that seal. I know this to be true.
And as I look at the picture on the cover of the program for Skylar's beautiful services, I am constantly reminded that he is a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, co-worker, etc. So many things that I take for granted. If I have learned anything from this weekend, it is to be kind to those around me. Respect and love them. Don't take any moment for granted.
