Friday, June 13, 2008
Dressing Hope for the Celestial Kingdom.
I went to the funeral home to dress Hope today. Her RS president, visiting teacher, and some other sweet sisters helped. It was a very spiritual experience. She looked great. Just like the Hope we were used to seeing before her decline. I was honored that she asked to take part in this.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
The Hope I See In Thee
This is a poem I started I couple of weeks ago when Hope decided to end her dialysis treatments.
This kind of an emotional outlet. I don't usually share sensitive stuff like this. So I thought I would try something new this time and share.
The Hope I See In Thee
Dedicated to Alcie Hope Kendall
Sept. 1,1938- June 12,2008
Your denim blue eyes, your heart felt laughter.
Your undying love for the Lord, our Savior.
My husband, best friend, her baby you'll always be.
This is the Hope I see in thee.
11 years ago in her lap you sat so bold.
With your hand in her hand a pen you did hold.
Your love of knowledge, the gospel, artistic ability,
This is the Hope I see in thee.
Her physical features, you have more than one.
Your compassionate sevice for others like Gran'ma had done,
Following the Lord's example, "For unto the least of these".
This is the Hope I see in thee.
Your love for music, to know it by heart.
You share with your Gran'ma an incredible art.
To live and love life in your own harmony.
This is the Hope I see in thee.
At times you feel small, timid and shy.
We gave you her name for strength to try.
Courageous and strong, a fighter is she.
This is the Hope I see in thee.
Tho' you never knew her outside a hospital wing.
You and Gran'ma both loved to sing.
As I watch you grow with a spirit so free,
This is the Hope I see in thee.
Her unconditional love for everyone in the room.
Her unwavering faith when others saw doom.
"Take care of my baby." she said, "For all eternity."
This is the Hope I hope to someday see in me.
Tina Kendall
6/12/08
This kind of an emotional outlet. I don't usually share sensitive stuff like this. So I thought I would try something new this time and share.
The Hope I See In Thee
Dedicated to Alcie Hope Kendall
Sept. 1,1938- June 12,2008
Your denim blue eyes, your heart felt laughter.
Your undying love for the Lord, our Savior.
My husband, best friend, her baby you'll always be.
This is the Hope I see in thee.
11 years ago in her lap you sat so bold.
With your hand in her hand a pen you did hold.
Your love of knowledge, the gospel, artistic ability,
This is the Hope I see in thee.
Her physical features, you have more than one.
Your compassionate sevice for others like Gran'ma had done,
Following the Lord's example, "For unto the least of these".
This is the Hope I see in thee.
Your love for music, to know it by heart.
You share with your Gran'ma an incredible art.
To live and love life in your own harmony.
This is the Hope I see in thee.
At times you feel small, timid and shy.
We gave you her name for strength to try.
Courageous and strong, a fighter is she.
This is the Hope I see in thee.
Tho' you never knew her outside a hospital wing.
You and Gran'ma both loved to sing.
As I watch you grow with a spirit so free,
This is the Hope I see in thee.
Her unconditional love for everyone in the room.
Her unwavering faith when others saw doom.
"Take care of my baby." she said, "For all eternity."
This is the Hope I hope to someday see in me.
Tina Kendall
6/12/08
'til we meet again.
Today at 2:45pm, Alcie Hope Kendall (Hopie), passed from this life to the next. She is no longer in pain and I am sure she is having a happy reunion w/ her beloved Daddy. I know she is watching over us and will be there with open arms when it is our turn to pass through the veil.
We love you Mom, Sister, Friend, Grandma, our Hopie.
We love you Mom, Sister, Friend, Grandma, our Hopie.
So I am in Fl...
I am in Fl on family biz. My husband's Mother is passing away. Alan (my dh), wanted to spend these last days on earth with her. Kind of a sad way to start a blog, isn't it? Not really. We believe in eternal life. We believe that this mortal life is but a stage or step in the eternal scheme of things.
This is a quote from our church's web site. I felt like I couldn't sum it up any better.
"From an earthly perspective, physical death? may seem like an end, though it is really a step forward in Heavenly Father’s plan. At the time of physical death, your spirit will leave your body and go to the spirit world?, where you will continue to learn and progress. In the spirit world, your memories of this life and the knowledge you have gained on Earth will remain with you.
Death will not change your personality or your desire for good or evil. If you choose to follow Jesus Christ during your life on Earth, you will be at peace in the spirit world. Those who choose not to follow Christ and do not repent will be unhappy.
Heavenly Father knew that many of His children would never have an opportunity to learn about Jesus Christ during their lives and that others would choose not to follow Him. Because He loves His children and is just, God provided a way for those in the spirit world to learn about His plan, have faith in Jesus Christ, and repent. Those who choose to accept and follow Jesus Christ will have peace and rest.
Sometime after your death, your spirit and your body will be reunited—never to be separated again. This reuniting is called resurrection?, and it was made possible by the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. You will remain in the spirit world until you are resurrected."
You can learn more by linking on the link below. We call it the Plan of Salvation.
http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/heavenly-father-s-plan-of-salvation/life-after-death#d
Hope (my mil) is one of the most incredible women I know. She endured a lot and her testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ never wavered. I hope I can be as strong as she is.
This is a quote from our church's web site. I felt like I couldn't sum it up any better.
"From an earthly perspective, physical death? may seem like an end, though it is really a step forward in Heavenly Father’s plan. At the time of physical death, your spirit will leave your body and go to the spirit world?, where you will continue to learn and progress. In the spirit world, your memories of this life and the knowledge you have gained on Earth will remain with you.
Death will not change your personality or your desire for good or evil. If you choose to follow Jesus Christ during your life on Earth, you will be at peace in the spirit world. Those who choose not to follow Christ and do not repent will be unhappy.
Heavenly Father knew that many of His children would never have an opportunity to learn about Jesus Christ during their lives and that others would choose not to follow Him. Because He loves His children and is just, God provided a way for those in the spirit world to learn about His plan, have faith in Jesus Christ, and repent. Those who choose to accept and follow Jesus Christ will have peace and rest.
Sometime after your death, your spirit and your body will be reunited—never to be separated again. This reuniting is called resurrection?, and it was made possible by the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. You will remain in the spirit world until you are resurrected."
You can learn more by linking on the link below. We call it the Plan of Salvation.
http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/heavenly-father-s-plan-of-salvation/life-after-death#d
Hope (my mil) is one of the most incredible women I know. She endured a lot and her testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ never wavered. I hope I can be as strong as she is.
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