We had a fabulous time with our Walker side of the family. The kids all loved being with their cousins. I mean, really, who doesn't love a fun weekend surrounded by cousins.
Jared's mom passed away one year ago, June 13. We ate her favorite cheesecake that night and we all talked about things we remembered about her. All of my kids remembered sitting in Grandma's chair with her. Jenna remembered Grandma rubbing her back, knowing how ticklish Jenna's back is, to make her laugh. They all remembered her hugs. It made my heart so happy to hear them know of her love for them.
Grandpa Walker with nine of his ten children.
Grandpa Walker with almost all of his grandchildren. (Two grandsons are on missions and two others are in California.)
All of us Walkers who could make it!
Jared's mom was a mother to ten children. She was an
only child herself, so I was always fascinated that she had such a large
family. She, like most mothers, loved her children fiercely. She
loved The Lord and instilled that love and testimony of the gospel in
all of her ten children. She loved her family and passed that legacy to
her children as well. At her funeral, many friends and ward members
shared experiences of service and kind things she had done for them.
So, last weekend as we celebrated a new nephew in our family, the first covenant made on her path back to Heavenly Father for our niece, and the life of a blessed mother we were profoundly grateful for our eternal family. I feel certain that Grandma Walker was with us and loved seeing us happy together. While we will always miss her, we are so grateful for the time we had with her. We love you, mom!
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