It's been quite a spring. I thought there was so much important stuff going on in my life this spring, ending with my fantastic mother who was here for a whole wonderful week!
Unfortunately, all the "important" stuff in my life has been placed into perspective by a terrible ending. It seems not quite right to even blog about it, but I can't shake it from my mind and I don't feel like writing about anything else, as everything else seems trivial in comparison. My Bishop was killed on Wednesday, about the time we were enjoying a final lunch with Mom before heading to the airport. He was mowing his lawn when an SUV swerved off the road and struck him.
Life's short--sometimes even shorter.
It makes you pause and take stock of all there is to be grateful for. I'm grateful for my life, my children, my husband, my family. I'm grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the knowledge that life continues beyond death and so can relationships.
We've been here only a year or so, and as such, have only known Bishop Banister for that time. During that year he has made a deep impression on my life. He was a truly truly good man and I will miss him. I can't imagine the emotions right now of his family and those who have known and loved him for decades. And yet, I am struck by their faith. We will miss the time we could have had with him here. But there is a peace in the knowledge that he has just begun his work in the next life and will await us all there where we will be reunited.
It makes you think doesn't it? About endings here, and beginnings there--the sadness and joys of both--and about how quickly, and unexpectedly some things end, and other things begin.
5 comments:
So sorry to hear that...I too have been having a lot of thoughts about endings/beginnings with the death of a colleague's mother (and subsequent funeral) as well as the precious time I am able to spend taking care of my grandmother each week. I can't imagine how one would deal with such a tragedy without the knowledge and comfort of the plan of salvation. You're in my thoughts.
Shawnda
I attended my bro-in-law's mother's funeral last week, so this has been on my mind as well. Let us all appreciate the moments we have with those we love! Love to you and to your bishop's family (both immediate family and ward family).
Oh jen-What a horrible tragedy. So sorry to hear about it.
Thanks for sharing. It really puts things in perspective huh?
I am so sorry to read about your Bishop. That is so tragic.
ok...i'm super late catching up on your blog (mi scusi, principessa!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!) but i just had to say i'm so sorry to hear about your Bishop. that is terrible. but he touched your life and clearly already had an effect on you, one that you'll carry forward with you to honor him. and think of all the good a soul like that can do on a different plane that isn't so bound to the physical.
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