GAVIN!

I haven't posted anything in awhile, we've been in Utah visiting my brother in-law and sister in-law. Last Saturday they buried their little boy, my nephew, Gavin. I wanted to add my testimony to what was said at his funeral. Let me back up for just a minute. If you were fortunate to know Gavin, you know already what a special little boy he is! His face could light up a room with his smiles. For those of you who don't know Gavin, let me tell you a little about what I learned from this sweet little guy. He taught me that everyone has good qualities. Gavin loved everybody. He smiled for everybody. He taught me to overcome my fears. Gavin was afraid of water for a little while this last trip to Arizona. But, he kept getting in the water until he loved it, and could splash around on his own. Gavin taught me that love is the greatest emotion on earth. He taught me how to not take life too seriously--have some fun along the way. He taught me to appreciate nature. He LOVED being outside and could find the beauty in little things like rocks, sticks, and blueberries. Gavin's funeral drew in a lot of people. My testimony grew at that funeral as well as over the course of the week and a half, or so. I know with stronger conviction that Jesus lives. What glorious news that is! I know that he died for us and that little children are able to be saved in the kingdom of our Father because Christ atoned for us. I love this gospel. I love the peace that the gospel brings. I will miss Gavin, but I do know that death is NOT the end. I will see Gavin again. I know he lives on and that death is really just going home--home to our heavenly parents' open arms. I wish I could share this gospel with all the world. What a difference it has made in my life.