A Quick Trip..

I found myself once again on the road back to Las Vegas Friday. One of my best friends down in Las Vegas lost her mom on Monday. I got the call Tuesday morning and it was such an emotional week. I felt so helpless being up here in Logan. Her parents were also in our ward in Las Vegas and they were so awesome to us. Her mom and I had a lot in common when it came to our love for cars. Just going through loosing my Dad my heart just broke for what they as a family were going through and for what they would be going through in the near future. It wasn't a question for Ben and I if I would go back down for the services it was when. Ben couldn't get work off since he had just missed 2 days for our trip the weekend before so it was just going to be me. My mom had a 3 day weekend so she wanted to ride with and she offered to take her car. We got everything ready and left Mantua at about 10 am. I am so thankful I was able to be there. The services were amazing and a real tribute to this sweet lady. She did so much in her short 54 years. The family she raised is amazing. They have such a love for each other and for the gospel. It was fun to hear stories about Sheila. We were going to head home Sunday but after the funeral I just wanted to get home to Ben and my kids. Listening to everything the family said made me want to do better in my life. Be a better mom and wife, love the gospel more and serve better. The Roberts and Prince family are examples to me and I want to strive to live more like my friend Kira. She is such a strong amazing woman and I am thankful for our friendship. I know that they will miss their mom more than words can express but I also know that the knowledge they have will help them along their paths until they will be reunited with Sheila.

I am thankful for the sun and 75 degrees while we were there, but I am so thankful for the feelings I left with and for the messages that were shared. I am a better person for knowing these families.