Hard to say that we have had another loss.  Matt's Uncle Gary Williamson (Matt's mom's little brother) passed away this weekend after a valiant fight against cancer. He fought hard but in the end his body was not as strong as his spirit. It has been hard on all around him to see him suffer and we are relieved he is no longer in pain. My heart and prayers are with all his close family, especially his wife who I know will miss him so dearly and his daughter Traci who will be expecting her first baby very shortly, a boy who will have a middle name after his grandfather. I have to say to her that I know Gary is watching over her sweet baby till he is in her arms! My heart and prayers are also with my sweet mother-in-law and her parents who will also miss him so much!

It is never easy to say goodbye!! That is why I am so grateful for the Gosple of Jesus Christ! To know we never really have to say goodbye, that some day we CAN be with those that we have loved and lost, that families truly are forever brings such comfort and light into my heart! It has been quite a year for losses in our family . . . but I know it is not the end! They are with us, watching over us, helping us along the way. What a wonderful thought . . . comforting and sweet!

So farewell for now Uncle Gary, Uncle Mark and Grandpa Payne . . . We can't wait to see you again!