Life and Death

I must say these past few weeks have been very spiritual, but also very hard. We went to Utah for a family reunion that we have every year over the 24th. After a few days of being in Utah we got news that Greg's mom's cancer in her liver was shutting her body down and she only had two weeks to a month left to live. I decided that since I really had nothing pressing for me to do in Alaska that I would stay and help with as much as I could. I am so thankful for that choice. I feel like I was able to spend some very valuable time with a women that I've always admired. I imagine that when you know you are going to die soon that many thoughts go through your head. You start to have regrets on how you lived your life or choices that you've made. Not Janet. I never once heard her talk about regrets. She just pled for us to forgive others and spend time with one another. Greg's family is amazing! Someone was always there to rub mom's back or feet or just lay by her in bed. Greg has five siblings and about 37 nieces/nephews and almost 7 great neices/nephews. Every person has been touched by this wonderful women. I must say that what I have learned from her is how much she cared for others. When you talked with her she only had ears for you. She made you feel like you were the most important person at that moment, plus she was always on my side if Greg and I had a disagreement. She will be missed!

We got home late Wednesday night and was Thursday morning we were trying to get back into a routine until we got news that Greg's third oldest brother, Bruce, was coming back from picking his trailor up from Fish Lake and it fishtailed so bad that they (Bruce, Ali and her three kids) crashed. Bruce died on impact. The children were not hurt badly and Ali has some head injuries. August 13th is Greg's mom's birthday and Greg's dad was making a special trip to the ranch to have some alone time and try and sort out his thoughts about losing a wife at age 68. He came upon this accident and knew it was his sons van. Life throws you curves that change your life! Greg flew back last night, not 24 hours after being home to go be with his family. A lot of "why" questions are being asked, but all I can say is life has been put into perspective. Life is so short and we don't know what is in store for us. As Greg's mom would say...Forgive and love all you come in contact with.

Thanks for all the love and support that has been with Greg and myself and his family through this all. We love you all and know that we are in your prayers. Thank you!!