All about an eclipse
Melinda was crying when I awoke this morning. Ben spent the night snuggled in between us. She asked me for assurance that we’d all be together again. We placed our hands on Ben’s heart and discussed what heaven is and how to define it for Ben and Madie. We agreed that it would be heaven to spend eternity with our family and that Ben will be an angel waiting to greet us. His heart stopped and we saw him peacefully leave for the place we described.
Ben was born on Aug. 11th, 1999 – during a solar eclipse. He died on Mar. 29th, 2006 – during a solar eclipse. We were fortunate to have six loving years with him. He’s taught me to be a father, a better husband and a better man.
I want to thank everyone for the support that has been provided to our family. You made Ben’s life beautiful and we’re happy to have had the chance to share it with you. I intend to spend the rest of my life repaying the love that you have shared with us.
I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Dean, Melinda and Maddie:
Ben’s life has touched so many people - thank you for sharing the joy and the love - and the pain and the uncertainties…. I know that Ben is playing in God’s garden, enjoying the beauty and the freedom that awaits all of us in heaven. My heart goes out to you though - we are the ones left with our memories and our lives here without our loved ones. I will continue to pray for God’s peace and grace for your family and Ben’s friends.
Sue
Dear Dean, Melinda and Maddie:
Ben’s life has touched so many people - thank you for sharing the joy and the love - and the pain and the uncertainties…. I know that Ben is playing in God’s garden, enjoying the beauty and the freedom that awaits all of us in heaven. My heart goes out to you though - we are the ones left with our memories and our lives here without our loved ones. I will continue to pray for God’s peace and grace for your family and Ben’s friends.
Sue
May the peace of God that transends all understanding guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Through tears, I send my love.
Ar dheis De go raigh a anam dilis - On God’s right hand sits his noble soul
I am so very very sorry. Words fail me.
My father, Benny, also died from a brain tumour, I know he will welcome Ben and give him a hug and a kiss from me.
I hope you find peace during this sad sad time.
Leah xx
We are extremely saddened by your loss and amazed at the strength that you all seem to have in coping. Our thoughts are with you during this trying time. May you find comfort in the love of the many friends and family you obviously have around you.
I am here via Genuine’s site, and wanted to leave a comment that Ben’s story touched me deeply.
He was a bright star who fulfilled his purpose here on earth, and made it a better place. Even a stranger can clearly see that.
I am so sorry that his time was so brief, knowing the deep ache that must surely leave for all his family.
God Bless.
Families can be together forever
Family relationships can last forever—not just for this life.
Just as some of life’s sweetest joys can come through family associations, the loss of a beloved family member can be a source of our deepest sorrows.
But death does not need to be the end of our relationships with cherished loved ones. The Lord revealed to Joseph Smith that the “same sociality which exists among us here will exist among us there [in eternity], only it will be coupled with eternal glory” (Doctrine and Covenants 130:2).
Family members who accept the Atonement of Jesus Christ and follow His example can be together forever through sacred ordinances performed in God’s holy temples.
http://www.mormon.org/learn/0,8672,1456-1,00.html