Today was another crazy day. Plus it's Monday, which makes it even better! Work was non- stop, and with it going, going, going, the time flys by! So much that I get to work and the next thing I know it's lunch time and then all of a sudden it's five o' clock! During this crazy day I had this feeling that today was important, today was significant, today was a day that six years ago changed my life forever! To be honest, I will NEVER forget what happened on this day six years ago. Life becomes all encompassing that these moments, when we finally have a moment to reflect, are all of a sudden upon us!
It was a Monday night. We had just been informed that Scott (my little brother) had only one month to live. He had been suffering from leukemia for over two years and his organs had fought as long as they could and were finally shutting down. It's amazing the strength we all had during that last family home evening. We had no idea this would be our last time with Scott here on earth. Just before we left that night, I remember sitting down next to Scott and whispering in his ear, "Good night pooker, I love you forever through all eternity and beyond." (we would always say "I love you forever through all eternity and beyond") It's ironic how appropriate it truly was that night. When we got home we got a call from my mom informing us that Scott had passed away. It had only been twenty minutes since we had last seen him. I never cried so hard in my life!
It's amazing how raw your emotions are after a moment like that. It stays with you for a long time. It changes you; you face new challenges in ways you never thought possible, and you sympathizes with others on a different level. Life also goes on and before you know it it's been years. This thought in itself just reminds me of how short our lives truly are on this earth. If you die when you're 13 or when you 95, life whizzes by. I'm so thankful for the plan of salvation.
Tonight we went down to the cemetery to remember and honor his life and we left with a greater understanding of this great plan our Heavenly Father has for us!
Love you Scott forever through all eternity and beyond! 
It's hard to believe it's been six years. I didn't know Scott well, but I also remember that day. Well, I guess it was the next day when we found out. I was working at United Healthcare, and Tyler called to tell me. And I cried for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteScott's passing may have brought you many tears and a lot of sorrow, but it changed each one of you, and the closeness your family has is a gift that this trial gave. Your family is amazing, and truly an inspiration to others.
We're thinking about you all, and we send our love.
Shawna, I remember Kim talking to me about your brother and what a cute fun loving kid he was. What a brave little boy and what a great family you must have to have gone through that.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great rememberance for him! Hope you have a good Thanksgiving.
I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to lose a sibling. Your family is so amazing and strong!
ReplyDeleteShawna,
ReplyDeleteI miss Scott. I can't believe it has been 6 years. You and your family really are amazing people and I love you all so much.
Thank you so much for that blog.