A whole year since the end of her jounrey

It has been exactly one year today, April 24, since Heidi's journey here on earth came to an end. Yes, it is so hard to believe that a whole year has passed. In same ways it feels like she was still with us just yesterday, and yet I look back and so much has happened in the past year that it seems like forever since she has been a part of the family. We of course are doing well, the kids are especially continue to handle the situation and the added strain it puts on our family really really well. We miss her dearly and so wish she could still be a part of our lives, but we trust that this is what is best for all of us. We are so grateful for the continued influence we feel from her in our lives and are so grateful for the example and legacy she left behind. We pray that all who miss her as we do, will find some comfort this day as we have, mostly in the cherished memories of a great and loving woman.

To celebrate we repeated a number of things we did one year ago today. We had Ihop for breakfast and then headed to Temple Square. It was great to roam around such hallowed grounds, feel the peaceful spirit, reflect on the day and its meanings, and be reminded of the great plan of our Father in Heaven. I also made some photo books for each of the kids. They have many pictures of Heidi, from all stages of her life and include individual photos of her with each child. They were very excited to get the books. My hope is that they will look to these books in times of need and will find comfort in seeing the incredible women they had as a Mother and will find joy in remembering the great times we enjoyed with her.