Sunday, January 24, 2010

Simple Reminders

As Dad and the five us knelt by Mom's bed for family prayer, we were reminded of what Mom would tell us each time we left home, "No empty chairs in the world to come." We were also reminded of the counsel given by Elder Neil A Maxwell, "rather than simply passing through trials, we must allow trials to pass through us in ways that sanctify us." Mom will always be the enduring legacy of allowing trials to sanctify her. May each of us follow her example of faith and courage.

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  1. To the Cook Family, what hard and painful trials you are going thru, and yet what wonderful expierences you are each having, and the love of eternity you are having, Our heavenly Father is wonderful to let each of you have this time with your Wife, & Mother,
    what a previlge to have these spiritual testimonies you are having and to hold them dear for many years to come. we Love you Chris, Jack, Bret,Greg, Lori, Kurt, Kristy
    Aunt Jean, Jeanne, Ches, Debbie our prayers are with each one of you and your families. just know your mom can still see you and if your not doing what she thinks you better shape up cause she can still be the boss. our love to you all, Juli Brink---.

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  2. Dear Chris & Family,
    I just wanted to say how much I love you. You loved my girls so much when you worked with them in church and they came to love you so much in return. They've missed out on having a grandma and having someone else love them the way a grandma loves her grandchildren well, it meant so much to them and to me.
    Victoria and Dorothy have told me of all the wonderful times they spent with you in primary and then again with the girls at activity days. They treasure those moments. You have been a great influence and I thank you for sharing yourself and your love.
    Our prayers are with you always.
    With all my heart,
    Phoebe Tea

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