Reflections

About a week and a half ago I had a very spiritual experience in San Antonio.  On Thursday night Annie, Frank and I went to the San Antonio Temple.  As we were waiting for the session to start we learned that a dear friend, Helen Burton, had passed away that morning.  I had grown to love and admire Helen so much as I watched her become one of the most Christlike women I knew.  As I walked into the session I saw her husband, Topper.  I thought "Of course, where else would he be on this day."  He looked so sad-a lot like my dad looked after mom passed away.  I hugged and kissed him and he thanked me, then I went and sat down, waiting for the session to start.  

As I sat pondering I realized that I have absolute faith that we continue to live after this life, that family relationships still exist, and that not only will we be together again, but we are not completely separated now.  I do not have the slightest doubt of this.  Helen was there with Topper, my mother was there with me.  I know this is true.  I am certain that after this life we work to help our family that is still on earth and those who are already in the spirit world.  What other kind of work would we do?  Isn't that a comforting and joyful thing to know.  It adds purpose and meaning to our lives now.  I am thankful to Heavenly Father for sending His son Jesus Christ to break the bands of death and sin to make it possible to return to Him. 

In case you don't know, Helen was diagnosed with a brain tumor 3 months ago.  It was a blessing that her suffering was short.  She blessed our lives.