In Loving Memory of My Mother

The tribute my sisters and I put in the paper.

March 27, 2010 at my Mother's grave

March 27, 2009 is the day that forever changed my life. My sweet and precious Mother, passed from this world into the spirit world. I will never forget the horror and shock of that day. I cannot even express the anguish I felt. Now, a year has passed, and I still miss my Mother. I will miss her every single day for the rest of my mortal life. But now I try to look back on all the beautiful memories that I have with her. She loved me so much!! I don't think any one loves you, in this life, quite like your Mother. No one can take her place!! I am so thankful to the Lord for sending me the choicest of Mothers!! I am so thankful for the comfort and peace of the Savior. I am so thankful for this gospel and the knowledge that we can be together forever, if we live worthy! I am thankful for my testimony of this gospel! I look forward to the day when I can reunite with my Mother!! Until then, I will have my memories, her loving example, and the great love she has for me to get me through. Mother, I love you so much!!!

"All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother."
-Abraham Lincoln

The Countdown to a Sad Day...

One year ago today, March 21st, is the last day I saw my beautiful Mother alive. Wow, I still can't believe how hard it is. Everyone says it gets easier with time, in some ways I guess it does. But the pain and grief is still there. It is coming up on the one year anniversary of her death, and my Sisters and I have been talking to each other, because we are all having a hard time. I hope and pray the Lord will allow my Mother to be around us at this time. I will always be so thankful to the Lord for sending me to the most loving, wonderful Mother!! I know she is so happy where she is now, and that knowledge makes her death easier to bear. I love you, Mother!!!

What We Have Been Up To....

Our Toyota Highlander

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Peay

Kelli Peay and Ashley

I haven't updated my blog lately, so I thought I would let you know some of the things we have been up to. We bought a 2008 Toyota Highlander. Love it! Our nephew/cousin, Brayden Allen came home from his mission in Washington D.C., and we went to his homecoming. We attended Elizabeth's 2nd birthday party, and enjoyed watching her open her presents. I helped throw a shower for my nephew's (Josh Peay) fiance, Kelli Bradshaw. I received a new calling: Relief Society Secretary. We attended the sealing of Josh Peay (our nephew and cousin) and Kelli Bradshaw in the Bountiful Temple yesterday. What a beautiful and sacred ceremony! We also attended the luncheon and reception at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Despite the rain/snow, it was a wonderful day! Kelli was a beautiful bride and Josh a handsome groom! They were beaming! Ashley loved taking lots of pictures and hugging Kelli! We made reservations for Disneyland at the end of June (Yea!). We have also been busy with homework, dance lessons, and band competitions! Soon it will be the year anniversary of my Mother's death. This month, I have really been thinking about her and that horrific day, I guess because of the year mark coming up. I still miss her so much, and I know I always will. I write more on March 27th.

Ashley and Karrie at the JSMB

A view of the Salt Lake Temple from the 10th floor of the JSMB