An Eternal Family

I don't have much to say about Memorial Day.  Or perhaps it's more accurate to say that, Memorial Day is a celebration that occurs within our hearts.  We visit the graves of our family.  We tenderly celebrate their lives.  And then, often, we get together as families and celebrate the living. Our hearts were especially full this year. 

Doug and Rachel cleaned off Elizabeth's headstone.



We talked to Rachel about the temple, the plan of salvation, and her big sister.
 

She understood more this year than last.


We posed with the children when we could.  Rachel was very busy looking at all the flowers and other trinkets left for beloved babies.  She didn't want to be bothered with the camera.



It was the "group" photo that really got to me.  This was the closest I would be, on this earth, to having all 3 of my kids together physically.  The ache that enveloped my heart was deep and thick.  The spirit was strong.  And the tears flowed freely.
 

We miss Elizabeth.


We take comfort in knowing that we will be reunited again someday.


We are an eternal family.