Mom

On September 5th 2008 was a very sad day for me and my family. My wonderful and amazing mother passed away. I have had a hard time being away from her and the rest of my family. We knew that this day might come while we were gone but we hoped that it would not happen. We were just 3 months from the day to coming home. The night I got the call that she would not be here when we got home, my heart hurt so much. She was the heart of our home. I was able to talk to her one last time, to tell of my love and that I will never quite loving and needing her. She was also able to take to each one of her grandchildren one last time, tell them that she love him and will watch over them. I would call her every Monday morning, Sunday night in the states and the first words she would say were I love and miss you and I am counting the days, and then she would ask what we were doing and how we were. She would ask about the missionaries and the mission president. We would them talk about her and how she was doing and never once did she complained about the pain that she was in or the hard time she was having. She was a hard worker and taught her children to work hard. She loved to party and have her family with her. She was always there for each and every one of us. She would travel to attend blessing, baptism and anything else that evolved her family. I loved to arguer with her about who the next president will be. She loved her country and was proud of it.



I want to thank my kids for being there for me and to stand in for us. They are truly amazing. Every one of them was able to be there and to help. Stacy did a great job along with Scott, Alex, Mindy and Kim and there spouses and all 17 of my grandchildren. It is the first time they have all been together in 5 years. My mom would have loved to see it all. They stayed at her house and they each said that the magic was gone. But they could feel her strength and joy. My brother and sister have give mom so much love and care. They were always there for her. And made sure that she had what she need. I love and appreciate them so much. Mom always said that she wanted to all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren here when she passed away, and she just about did, all but 4 of her great grandchildren were there. What a tribute to her.They all have many happy thoughts of her. I know that I will see her again and that family can be together for ever. She is free of pain and is in the arms of my dad, she is there to take care of my brother Wesley and laughing with her brother Dale And grandma and grandpa Long are enjoying it all.



Mom I love you and will always love you. Until we see each other again I will hold you so dear and close to my heart.

Love Diane