Life is So Short

I just returned from the viewing for a BYU colleague, Gary. He died unexpectedly last week from cancer. When diagnosed they gave him a year to live. He lived two weeks. He was the most kind man. Whenever I had a computer or media problem or request he would be there to help. He always had a smile on his face and treated everyone so well. A few months ago I was on one of my walks down to Borders Bookstore. Gary was there and suggested that I read "Weight of Silence." I put it on my to read list. Last night I went and bought the book and am reading it in his honor. I can't believe he is gone.

I also just received an email with the news that my friend from Atlanta, Patsy, has died. Her funeral is tomorrow too. Patsy was a relative of my friend Randolyn. Before I moved to Atlanta, or had even met Patsy in person, Patsy found me an apartment to live in. She was so kind to me while I lived there. I went to church with her at the Mt. Paran Church and she came to church with me too. I last saw her in October when I was in Atlanta on business. We went to dinner. She was so thin and frail from the cancer. I didn't know it would be the last time I would see her. I should have emailed her a couple of weeks ago when I was thinking about it. Lesson learned-- again-- never surpress the impression to do a good deed.

How grateful I am for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the plan of Salvation. I know that one day I will see Gary and Patsy again.

Life is Good because the Gospel is the Good News!