The road right before the gate was a desert wash that felt like quicksand as I went through. I thought I was hot and I wondered how hot Dan and Sandra are. Then I realized that I am grateful to know that they really aren't in that hot place, they have moved on to a beautiful and peaceful place. 
I am so grateful for all the lessons I learned from these two valiant souls. They both were so good and it is hard not to miss them when the flood of memories come. May I remember each day to live so that I can see them again.
I thought again of them as I watched President Faust's funeral. President Hinckley called that occasion a day of sorrow. He said, "The Lord Himself has said, 'Thou shalt live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die... [But] those that die in me shall not taste of death, for it shall be sweet unto them (Doctrine and Covenants 42:45).' Peace be to [their] memory. We are all the richer for our association with [them]. May [their] memory remain with us to comfort and guide us, to bless and sustain us." I'm grateful for that day of reflection.Moving forward: Beth and Chris are eagerly awaiting (with swollen legs and ankles) the birth of their little girl. Beth is now two days overdue! Talk about hot and uncomfortable! Todd and Willa can hardly wait for their new sister as well. I don't think they understand the change she'll bring to their lives. Maybe it's better that they can't comprehend that right now. Have a great day.
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I love your post. I really need to go visit them. Thanks for reminding me that it's okay to cry over past memories. I think we need to remind Annie of that. She holds it all in.
I loved the posts end too. It just goes to show that although there is death there is new life that brings new joy and new trials.
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