Saying goodbye for now...

The viewing for Johnnie Belle was February 20, 2013. We appreciated the gentle acts of compassion and condolences offered by dear friends and family. The hugs and expresses of sympathy meant so much to us. A simple "I'm so sorry" was comforting and assured us that we are not alone.

Tim holding his mother's scriptures. 

I made this quilt for Johnnie Belle when Christopher and Mark were away on their missions to Taiwan and Denmark. I asked everyone to draw around their hands and write a message on the hearts. She opened it Christmas morning and burst into tears. She loved it and it hung in her bedroom until she moved to an apartment in Salt Lake City.

Tim ~ Mike ~ Lee

Our niece Lisa and nephew Brian with Uncle Tim

Beautiful, sweet Holley... she has been a devoted and caring daughter. 

Beautiful nieces Brooke and Robyn with Billie and Abe

Gorgeous sisters... nieces Cheyenne and Becca

My sweet friend Lorie

and my dear friends Barbara and Susan

After the viewing our nieces Julie, Jodi, and Lisa practiced the songs they would be singing for the funeral. Their mother Dianna accompanied them on the piano.

Tim and I played with Jodi's 2 week old daughter Lucy...

and Julie's 8 months old daughter Cora. We enjoyed having them stay with us. It was a sweet experience hearing them practice. They were struggling with how they wanted to sing the songs. At one point they stopped and Julie offered a prayer. After that everything came together, their voices blend so well. A heavenly sound!

Sweet Cora, I love her big, blue eyes!