A Symbol

Dear Mikey,

We picked out your headstone today.  Everybody went because your brothers and sisters wanted to pick out something special for you.  Isabel and DJ wanted to put a picture of a teddy bear on the stone.  Alexandria and AJ wanted a baseball player.  AJ was sure you would have liked baseball.  Watching them discuss why they wanted the different pictures made me remember how much they would have showered you with love.  Seeing that the kids weren't going to come to an agreement between teddy bears and baseball players, the funeral director suggested a picture of the temple.  Surprisingly they had a picture of the Manti temple, our temple.  Immediately, it was unanimous.  They all wanted the picture of the Manti temple because that is a symbol of where our eternal family began.  And knowing that we can all be together again has made it possible to say goodbye to you, for now.    

I know you are doing what you are supposed to be doing and you're happy where you are.  Now when we visit you, the picture of the temple will be a reminder for us to do what we are supposed to be doing so we can be happy with you where you are too.  

I'm so thankful for the short time we got to spend with you and for the strength that you have given me.  You truly are a blessing in our life.  I will love you forever!

Love,

Your Mom