life is full of miracles. today i wish to speak about 3 angels in my life. 3 large miracles that have happened this week. i feel bittersweet... some of the most opposite yet serene miracles have occurred in my family and circle of influence in just the span of a few days.
my sweet grandpa ence passed away this week, on his 68th anniversary, and just after his 94th birthday. he was ready to go, but of course will be greatly missed. i will never forget grandpa's smile and raspy voice saying, "give me a squeeze!" or his love for the university of utah! i bleed red because of grandpa ence. i was able to say goodbye over the phone, and will never forget his last "i love you" for me. he's been waiting for this day for a long time, and i'm at peace knowing he's out of misery and experiencing the sweet reunions and lovely spirit in the spirit world. the plan of salvation is real, and i know i will have a glorious reunion with my dear grandpa one day.
this picture was taken on memorial day this year. we got grandpa out of the house (a daunting feat) to go see his parents' graves. interesting to think the next time we are there, we will be visiting him. i will never forget this smile and how happy he was this day. you are an angel to me, grandpa!
early this morning, little ruby marie ence entered the world. i can't wait to meet this little angel, she is perfect. congratulations, parker and laci! you've started the new russell ence generation :)
a little later this morning, my dear friend yerin lee was baptized. i met yerin about 2 months ago when she showed up for church. yerin has the light of christ in her eyes, and it was a beautiful morning to see her go into the waters of baptism and make that covenant with her Heavenly Father, then to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. elder kim gave the confirmation blessing in korean, and it was beautiful. yerin said she didn't want to come out of the water because it was so warm and felt like a mother's hug, that she had never been happier in all her life. she is truly an angel on earth.
god is truly in everything, if we but open our eyes to see.
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