Today is a Hard Day

We returned from our crazy, busy adventure in K.C. Never have I been so tired. Well, okay, maybe I have. Every minute was full. I had no time to think but now I'm home.

Heidi Christensen has compiled the most amazing tribute to a dear and cherished friend, Caroline Hemming. Those of you who knew her know what I mean. She was so talented. She spoke with such a command of the language. She loved our Savior and had a testimony that did not falter. She knew why she was here and she did her very best every day. She lived each day in excellence. I always knew where I stood with her. I only wanted to be on her "good side". She died of an "unknown" cancer on October 22, 2009. I miss her!! Oh, how I miss her!!! Heidi did such a wonderful job writing her life story that my heart aches again for her.

The sadness doesn't stop there. Caroline's daughter, Crystal Hunter had the most beautiful, sweet baby girl, our Hailey Carolynn Hunter, on Dec. 21,2009. She was a most precious love. She left us on March 13, 2010 to go back to her Father in Heaven and to be with her grandmother, my sweet friend, Caroline. Crystal and her husband, Billy amaze me with their understanding of the gospel. I know there are times they must cry. Most times they are consoling US!! We do know with a certainty, that we will live together with our loving Father, our brother and Savior, Jesus, and that we will rejoice with our family and friends who have passed before us. The gospel is true!!

I just miss my friend... and her granddaughter.