...An understanding of God’s great plan of happiness, however, fortifies our faith in the future. His plan provides answers to ageless questions: Are all our sympathies and love for each other only temporary—to be lost in death? No! Can family life endure beyond this period of mortal probation? Yes! God has revealed the eternal nature of celestial marriage and the family as the source of our greatest joy.
Brethren and sisters, material possessions and honors of the world do not endure. But your union as wife, husband, and family can. The only duration of family life that satisfies the loftiest longings of the human soul is forever. No sacrifice is too great to have the blessings of an eternal marriage. To qualify, one needs only to deny oneself of ungodliness and honor the ordinances of the temple. By making and keeping sacred temple covenants, we evidence our love for God, for our companion, and our real regard for our posterity—even those yet unborn. Our family is the focus of our greatest work and joy in this life; so will it be throughout all eternity, when we can “inherit thrones, kingdoms, principalities, … powers, dominions, … exaltation and glory.”
Russel M. Nelson, Oct 2001
Starting our first Christmas season without Dad. We took a Charlie Brown Christmas tree to his grave. He always liked those kind of trees. Too bad it wasn't a blue spruce. Those were his favorite. Miss you Dad!
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I think I can read your mind. JK. BUT! This morning, long before I ever read this, I started writing your mom a letter because I couldn't stop thinking about how hard this time of year must be for you guys. I'm sorry that while so many people celebrate this joyous time of year with their loved ones that you have to miss your dad. Oh, and I bet he loves your tree. :)
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