Emotions 6-23-13

I have been quite emotional today and this week, really missing my sweet Easton. I had the opportunity to partake of the sacrament today and listen to the sacrament prayer even closer than ever before. My thoughts were especially on the sacrament because I got to teach all the children in primary today about renewing baptismal covenants. When I got baptized I promised Heavenly Father I would bear Christ's name, bear others burdens, always remember Him, and keep His commandments. In return He promises to always have His spirit to be with me. I know I am not perfect, quite far from it. But I also know I try to keep my end of the promise. I truly have felt His spirit with me. Even when I am sad missing Easton I feel Him close to me reminding me to continue on the path of righteousness so I can be with Him, my Savior, and Easton. I am thankful for the opportunity each week to renew my baptismal covenants and know that I can be forgiven when I make mistakes.

Angelic Voices Sing 6-14-13

So sweet! McKenzie, Zackery, and Briar are playing candy land while singing and humming "Easton's Song". Love it! Zackery wants to sing it at church. Lol. That boy is so sweet! He makes cards for Easton still almost everyday. I hope my children and our family will be able to keep his memory and example close to us until we see him again!

Family Home Evening 6-10-13

Tonight for family night we watched Easton's video and had a lesson on feeling the love of others in our heart even when they aren't around. We reread the book,"The Invisible String." We had read it to the kids right before the viewing. Zackery remembered the string tugging on the heart when you want to feel someone you love. He had been up late Sunday night missing Beastie. He likes to stare at Easton's pictures at night and he usually cries. He told Nathan he could feel Easton tugging his invisible string to his heart. It was a sweet moment to know Zackery understands being able to feel Easton's love even though we can't see him. It was a great night as we had our lesson in "The Garden of Easton" where we made a little memorial and special sacred place to reflect on what Easton has taught us and take time to just ponder his life and memories. Thank you Sydney Hilton Whipple and Doug Whipple for helping so much to create such a peaceful place to go and enjoy our memories of our sweet Beastie.

 

Kids last day of school 6-6-13

It hasn't been quite two weeks since Easton left this earth.  Nathan and I had fun watching Zackery, McKenzie, and Cameron play during their last day of school. We took Briar and Beckett to make it a family affair. I noticed very quickly how much the dynamic of our family has changed without our sweet Easton. He would have had a blast running around with all the kid's friends. He was greatly missed today, and he will be missed everyday. Thank you Beutel friends, families, staff, and students for your kindness, love, thoughts, and prayers. We love and appreciate everything y'all have done for us!