About a week ago, a good friend asked me, "Do you have a new man in your life? Because we haven't seen you in weeks!!" Actually... I have one less man in my life... for now. Close to the time when I was born, my Grandpa Garner was diagnosed with cancer. For the past twenty years, my family and I have seen miracle after miracle as he has been blessed with health and strength despite the cancer. Then, on February 23, my grandpa passed away. He was and is an amazing man! He always took the time to talk to people. He was genuinely concerned about others and made sure they knew it. I can recall numerous experiences in which he would stop me and quietly tell me that he loved me or that he was proud of me. He wanted nothing but the best for each of us and frequently gave us advice and counsel on how to find happiness. He had a great sense of humor and always found the best in every situation. I could go on and on about the great qualities that he possessed but there is one thing that I think of most when I think of my grandpa. He had such a vast knowledge and love of the gospel. His face would light up as he taught from the scriptures. In honor of him, I want to share what I have learned this past month. I know with greater knowledge that families can be forever. I know like Elder Holland taught that there are "angels dispatched to bless us in time of need" -seen and unseen. But most importantly, I learned that when we ask the Lord to help us "bear our burdens," He does not take our burdens away. Instead He makes our burdens SEEM light. The Savior carries us as we carry our burdens. I am so thankful for the gospel in my life and the peace that it brings me! I love my grandfather. He truly is one of my greatest heroes and I will miss him!!
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