My youngest brother, Russell, got married yesterday. What a great occasion. It was a privilege to be in the temple with him, his lovely bride, Jennifer; my own wife; my other brothers and their wives; my parents; Jen's parents, siblings and spouses; other family members; and some dear friends. The ceremony provided opportunity to be reminded of things that are most important, namely the relationships that we have with family. That is the one great cornerstone to our Heavenly Father's plan. It is the reason we exist. It is the reason for the gospel - to bring families together in eternal units. Russell and Jen are the latest in that unit and I'm grateful to have been in attendance.
Likewise, I'm glad they had such a great reception last night. It was a reunion in many ways. A family reunion, a ward reunion, and a reunion with friends. The night was about Russ and Jen, but some of the rest of us benefited greatly, too.
Hmmmm. As I ponder the subject, I hope that death is somewhat like a wedding reception, with the newly deceased standing in the center of the room, maybe with a couple of previously deceased relatives by his side, and many, many other family and friends filing through in a line to greet him and congratulate him on his achievement. Heck, I hope that there are also chicken salad sandwiches, meatballs, and an Italian ice/syrup bar, catered by Belnap & Company. Now that would be a sweet homecoming.
Thoughts from the trail.
Havasupai
Good times with great friends
3 comments:
I know that its a race to the dirt nap and for once I have no intentions of coming in first.
However, if I get there before you - I'll be there - cream soda and meatballs in hand.
Only you would connect a beautiful wedding to DEATH!
I have often pondered the reunion we will experience in the hereafter. I know it will be great. I love your idea of the reception . . . I hope they have ice cream for sure. But for some reason, I really do love mortality and I don't want to let go of that for a while yet. I, too, am most grateful for the eternal perspective we are priviledged to share. I have always felt the only thing we will take with us to the "big reception in the sky" is our relationships - how much we have loved.
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