My Sweet Ben

Hello family and friends,

My sweet Ben has quickly deteriorated and his mortal life is coming to an end.

Ben was able to attend the Brigham City Temple Dedication a few weeks ago as his last hoorah out of the house. I can't think of a better activity to choose. It truly was a blessing to be at a sacred event surrounded by family. Ben is now chair-bound from increased pain in addition to fatigue so he hasn't been able to stand or be out of his chair for more than a few minutes. The tumors are growing and causing increased pain and general ill feeling. We are not seeking further treatment. By the power of priesthood blessings, Ben's pain has been controlled this week to a tolerable level that he might enjoy these last days with family and have a peaceful passing.
Ben's faith continues to grow and he is being sanctified as we trust in the Lord that this is his plan. We all continue to learn from this experience as we yield up our hearts to Christ. It is heartbreaking yet peaceful. We hold onto the knowledge that we will be together for eternity after all is said and done. It is hard but all is well.

We have been able to enjoy some wonderful visits with family and friends on top of our own personal time during the last few days. We have been looking at old photographs and videos and reminiscing about the fun times we had. These sweet moments I will cherish forever.

We celebrated our anniversary, or better known as our Thanksiversary, early. We were married the day before thanksgiving so every year we prepare a delicious turkey feast for two for our anniversary. We look forward to this day all year. As we ate dinner we watched our wedding video that brought on tears of joy and tears of sadness.

It is absolutely heartbreaking but we are kept strong and able to endure by holding on to the thoughts of the opportunities and promises that lie in our future when we are reunited.

We love you and are lucky to have such a large amazing group of family and friends.

His will be done and all will be right. 

We would have it no other way.

Peace is with us.