Living by the scriptures
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Consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual, and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. — Mosiah 2:41
In April 2008 my father was sick with cancer and I was worried knowing that he didn't have much time left. I had been with him at his home for two weeks helping take care of my parents, but needed to return to my family, so I left that morning thinking that I would be back to see my dad in a week.
The next night my sisters called to tell me my Dad wasn't doing well and put him on the phone so I could say goodbye. It was really hard on me; I knew how much I would miss him. My sisters called at 2 a.m. to report that Dad had passed away.
That morning we got up as usual and I fixed breakfast for my son before he left for early morning seminary. It was so hard for me to tell my son that Grandpa had died during the night. I knew how much he loved his grandpa.
As in the last few years every morning we would have breakfast and would read President Gordon B. Hinckley's book, Stand a Little Taller. Each day is a scripture and a quote by President Hinckley. As I turned to the day to read, the scripture was Mosiah 2:41 and the title was, "A Better Life."
Dad had lived that great life. He was such a great example to his family. He had kept the commandments and held out faithful to the end. This scripture was such a comfort and blessing to me and my son that day.
I will never forget the peace I felt knowing that my dad is in a better place and not suffering from the pains of cancer. We continue to read from the book every morning, enjoying the wonderful gift of the little tender mercies that the Lord blesses each of us with.
— Jeri Walton, Riverton 2nd Ward, Riverton Wyoming Stake
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