I've been really emotional the last couple of days. My sister-in-law's father died suddenly, and it breaks my heart. For those of you who know him, you know that Jeff Williams is an AMAZING man. He exudes love for everyone he meets and usually greets them with a big hug and a sloppy kiss on the cheek. He's a big tease and just makes you smile. Because Summer and Nick have been best friends since middle school, long before they were married, our family has always been really close to their family.
I am so torn. It just doesn't make sense. When my mom called me yesterday morning and told me Jeff had been in a terrible accident at work and that he was being life-flighted to Las Vegas, I was shocked. She asked me to call the temple and have his name put on the prayer roll and to pray for their whole family. A few hours later, she called again and told me he didn't make it. He was gone. I wept with her for several minutes and then said goodbye. I was stunned and just couldn't believe it as I kept replaying our phone conversation over and over in my head. I couldn't stop thinking about my sweet sister-in-law and the hell she must be going through knowing she'll never see her father again...in this life. I called my own father right away just to tell him that I love him.
My 6 year-old nephew Jace wanted to know WHY Jesus doesn't resurrect "Papa Jeff" now? How can you explain something to a child when we, as adults, don't even have all the answers? I'm just grateful we have some answers that can comfort us when we've lost someone we love, thanks to our Heavenly Father's plan of happiness. We don't have to wonder anymore if we will see them again. I know that we WILL see Jeff again, that Summer WILL have her dad back, and we will all get hugs and kisses from him someday.
5 comments:
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope your sister in law is doing ok.
I'm really sorry to hear that. Julie was my piano teacher and my dad used to be their home teacher. My parents were really sad to hear that also. We wish we all could be there to express our love. Our prayers are with you and their family.
I was so shocked when I heard the news too. I worked with Jeff (and a bunch of the other Williams') for years and he was a wonderful man. I hope Summer and Nick and the kids handle this well, it would be so hard.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Hope you are doing ok? I haven't seen, heard are chatted with you for awhile. Hope you are enjoying the weather and doing some fun activities!
It is so hard to lose those closest to us. I still think about my brother almost everyday. It really puts life in perspective and shows you what is most important. Their family has been in my prayers and will be for a long time to come.
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