At 4:41am this morning I got the call from my mom that my Aunt Rachel (my mom's sister) had passed away. I feel for her son BJ, her mother Carolyn, and all of her friends and family who will miss her. "And again, blessed are all they that mourn, for they shall be comforted" (3 Nephi 12:4). I know that the Lord can comfort us during this difficult time.
I believe that because of the love and sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ she will live again. She has shed her physical body and the pain and suffering that accompanied it and has gone to a better place. I know that Jesus Christ loves us and He brings us comfort at this time of loss. 
I am grateful for the opportunity I had to visit with my Aunt Rachel this summer while in Texas.
I appreciated some of the kind comments posted on Facebook today:
Alma Sellers: So sorry to hear of your loss. We'll pray for the Lord to comfort you.
Charlotte Meyers: We lost my niece this morning about 5:15am. She has gone to heaven & was meet by aunt Sarah, my mother and my niece Gina Sellers. I know she is a beautiful angel now.
I believe that because of the love and sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ she will live again. She has shed her physical body and the pain and suffering that accompanied it and has gone to a better place. I know that Jesus Christ loves us and He brings us comfort at this time of loss. 
I am grateful for the opportunity I had to visit with my Aunt Rachel this summer while in Texas.
I appreciated some of the kind comments posted on Facebook today:Carolyn Bertrand: my beautiful daughter has gone to be with the lord now at 5.35am today. I want to thank everyone for thinking of me,I still need your prayers
Sarah Lunt: Oh Aunt Carolyn, I'm so sorry too. I've been thinking of you and Rachel all day. We'll continue to pray for you all. I know the Lord will carry you through this tough time. We love you and your family!Alma Sellers: So sorry to hear of your loss. We'll pray for the Lord to comfort you.
Charlotte Meyers: We lost my niece this morning about 5:15am. She has gone to heaven & was meet by aunt Sarah, my mother and my niece Gina Sellers. I know she is a beautiful angel now.
Charlotte Oldbury: I'm so sorry for her family. She was such a beautiful woman and I know she's an even more beautiful angel! We'll pray for comfort and peace for her family. Love & hugs...
Jill Ratcliff: I'm sorry for y'all but happy for her. I'm glad she's no longer in pain. You'll continue to be in our prayers.
Monica Jarrell: So sorry for the family! I know Rachel's so happy now!
Johanna Strother: I can see it now Grandma is showing her all the good flea markets!!!! And she has on her best walking shoes!!! There they go!!!!!!!!
Jill Ratcliff: I'm sorry for y'all but happy for her. I'm glad she's no longer in pain. You'll continue to be in our prayers.
Monica Jarrell: So sorry for the family! I know Rachel's so happy now!
Johanna Strother: I can see it now Grandma is showing her all the good flea markets!!!! And she has on her best walking shoes!!! There they go!!!!!!!!
When I was a little girl I thought Rachel was just so beautiful!!! Obviously, I was right! I'm so sad that she suffered so much but am glad that her suffering is over.
ReplyDeletei'm so sorry caroline! your family will be in my prayers. doesn't it make you grateful to know where she is now and that she is happy? i love you and will be thinking of you!
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