Eternal Families

Well, my grandfather passed away on February 4, 2012. It was the last grandparent I had on this earth.

Yes, it was a very sad time.

But what a joyous reunion it was. His wife passed away in 1996. I can't imagine living without my husband for so long.

This has been a long time coming. On Friday, February 3, 2012 I asked my mom to make sure Grandma, Mom, Aunt Cathy, and my two cousins that have passed, are there at the gates of heaven ready to welcome him home, so that he wouldn't be scared. 

I had also told Dean that I had figured out why he hadn't passed away yet.  Those that have already passed were very busy getting things ready for him to come home. Grandma was busy baking cookies and cakes, mom was busy decorating his mansion, and my aunt and cousins were busy getting his hobbies (tractors) ready. Yes, this is somewhat joking. But I bet they were preparing for his arrival.

If I had one favorite thing about the LDS church, it would be that families are forever. I learned at a very early age to grasp on to this concept. What comfort this gives us. What an amazing concept to have.

The saddest part for me that weekend, were updates from a relative of mine, about how sad they felt, and even asked if there was a god. And if there was a God, to help them through the pain they were feeling. Those posts are what made  me cry. I didn't feel sad for the loss of grandpa, I felt sad for the fact that they don't have the knowledge of the plan of salvation. That they are missing out on so much.

The Sunday immediately after his passing, at church I stared at the picture of the temple that is on the wall for quite some time. I noticed all the steeples, and that they were all in somewhat of  a circle. I found the steeples symbolic of my family that has already passed, they are in an eternal, never ending circle.

Temples are where families are sealed for eternity.

This past week,  my boss found out that I was Mormon. And therefore asked a million and one questions. I was able to explain to him that the temples are all about families. I don't think I have ever realized that before.

I just love the fact Families are Forever. What an awesome concept that is.

Praying

You know, I have been pondering something lately. I have no idea what the answer is but here is my question:

Do you think those that are in Heaven, pray?

For instance, my mom died of diabetes. The same disease that Dean was just diagnosd with. I wondering if she has joined us in prayer for Dean, for example.

But, when you pray, it is common knowledge that you are praying to something you haven't scene.  This is where faith comes in. Faith is believing, in this case a god, that you can not see.

However, those that have passed away, it is a common belief that they have met God and or Jesus.

Therefore, do they continue to pray?

Or do they have face to face conversations with God/ Jesus?

Just completely random questions is all. Feel free to offer input.