Thinking of Emmie...

A year ago today, my dear friend Tiffany's daughter Emmie, passed away.

Emmie:

She was a miracle from the moment she was born.

She was an Angel.

Her life mattered.

She was a Teacher.

She was Daughter.

She was a Sister.

She loved Strawberry Shortcake.

I never met her.

I'm really sad about that.

But I do love her.

And I have learned from her.

And I do miss her.

And today is going to be a hard day for her family.

But everyday is.

Today they will be in the Temple together.

Feeling a little bit closer to Heaven.

Remembering the promises that they have been given.

And feeling hope, peace and gratitude.

Because that is just the type of people they are.

I love them.

And here is a Sweet Journal Entry from Tiffany earlier this year on Emmie's birthday.

Enjoy.

I love Tiffany Check!

I just found out that one of my favorite people in the whole world has a blog. It is so cute! Check it out! My Friend Tiffany She is so much fun, and it looks like she is pregnant! Congratulations Tiff! I love you!

Quick Story: When Tiffany and I were roommates at Rick's college her dad Lonnie came to visit. He was so much fun and so nice and totally spoiled us. I worked part time, but wasn't making a lot of money. I was behind on my bills and had gone a few months without paying my tithing. I started feeling really bad about it, and knew I was cheating the Lord:( I decided to take a leap of faith, catch up on my past due tithing and hope that all would work out with my expenses. After Lonnie left to go back home to Arizona I found an envelope with my name on it and $100 dollars in it. He had left the money for me. It might not seem like much money to some people, but at the time it felt like a million dollars. I couldn't believe that he could perceive my needs and bless me so. I still love him dearly. I learned two great lessons from from my experience with Lonnie.

1. Be Generous

2. Always Pay Your Tithing

Since then I have always paid my tithing. What a great Blessing. Thanks Lonnie & Tiff!