The Memorial Service

The memorial service for our special, amazing Caleb was wonderful. Brian shared such love and devotion and a beautiful tribute to his precious son, and Olivia spoke.yes.she.did. What a special, amazing, beautiful 8 year old girl. There wasn't a dry eye. She told everyone that Caleb was the best brother in the whole world, and that she knows he is in a better place, and that now he has two legs.

Caleb's teacher and principal told of how Caleb was loved by everyone and always made you happy by just being around him. They plan to do a special memorial for Caleb at his school. Jennie spoke, and shared her amazing love for Caleb and told how he just always wanted to make sure everyone else was doing ok and was happy. And Allyn spoke, sharing a pure testimony of the Plan of Salvation, and how Caleb exemplified charity and the pure love of Christ everyday of his short life. He really is our hero, and he is who we will look up to everyday until we can be together again.

After the service we let go of blue (Caleb's favorite color) balloons with little notes to Caleb attached to them.

We were surrounded with so much love from family and friends...it's really overwhelming to think about.
We truly feel so blessed.

While we were all praying for Caleb to be healed and get well, we also prayed that we would understand the Lord's will, and that Caleb would not have to suffer. I know that God is aware of us and that our prayers were answered. Caleb was taken so quickly, and he truly did not have to suffer any more. He was surrounded with so much love. On Tuesday we were making videos and laughing in his little bed, and three days later Caleb had passed from this life.
It still seems unreal. About an hour before he died, the nurse came in and gave him some medicine and Caleb just said, "thank-you" and smiled at her. Then she asked him if he needed anything, and he said, "I'll let you know" and smiled again. Such an angel. All of us had tears in our eyes and love overflowing for this sweet, amazing boy.

I know that right now Caleb is happy, smiling, giving kisses in heaven, and I know he's with his sweet mama again. 

I'm so grateful for the gospel. I don't know what I would do without it.

Here is one of the little videos we made... I love hearing his voice and his adorable laugh.