Letters to Mom / Sara (from funeral)

Dear Mom,
I love you. You are nice. You helped my teacher at school. You picked me up from school.
We spent time together going to the store.
We went to McDonalds one time. You love me.
We had a lunchable at Lin’s together.
I’m happy you are in heaven. I love you very much. I miss you.
Love, Avrie. (5 years old)

Dear Mom,
I wish you were still here. You died on Easter Sunday. You are sure beautiful. I love you. I miss you so much. Dad really misses you too. He wishes you were here and he could hug you. It has been a tough week.
Love Annie (7 years old)
PS you really did die on Easter.

Dear Mom,
I love you so much. I wish you were still here. You are a good Mom and always took good care of me. Our family misses you so much! I love you! I bet you are in a wonderful place now. There are a lot of people doing nice things for us. We are really sad, but we will be ok- don’t worry about us. I know you are in heaven with Jesus, and happy. I hope to see you soon. We love you!
Love Kyle. (9 years old)

Dear Mom,
I love you, nobody can replace you. I can remember when I was little you used to help me collect seashells at Lake Powell. You were always helping us. I really miss you. You were always offering service to everyone. I’m sorry that you missed my birthday on April 1st, But I know that you wished you could come. I pulled some good pranks. We know you are in a better place now, watching us. You are the best mom ever, and I can feel you. I know you will help us get through. I love you mom.
Love, Tyler (11 years old)

Dear Mom,
This has been a very tough week. We all
miss you so much. We have all cried a ton. I’m
going to miss you doing my hair mostly
every morning (well dad can try), and
P.S. Just promise not to haunt me if our dog Emma gets pregnant….you telling me what NOT to wear for church. I’m
also going to miss massaging your back, and
you yelling at our dog Emma because all the naughty
things that she has done. Well for sure, someday,
I’m going to prove that Emma can be a good dog, and
outstanding! (but it may take a couple of years…)
And don’t worry, I’ll try my best to keep my grades
up! I miss you so deeply, and am glad to know that
you are happy where you are, and not in pain.
I love you…
Katelyn (12 years old)

Dear Sara,
Over the past few days I’ve picked up on one of your old habits – I’ve been checking out the obituaries section of the newspaper to see if I’m in it. As you know, You’re in it, and I’m not too happy about it. My heart is broken and I hurt like never before. I miss you.
I received much hope and strength from General Conference over the Easter weekend. The prophet and apostles seemed to have written their messages only for me. I didn’t realize at the time that it was to help prepare me for today – me, sitting here, sobbing like a baby with our kids – and you, in front of us, resting in your casket.
I could really use one of your big warm hugs – and your kiss on my cheek. I know you are here now - so plant one on me.
Thank you for the past 20 years. I remember the first time we met – July 25, 1990, 5 pm, at the St. George Taco Time. We were both experiencing our first day of our first job together – and yes, it was YOU, not me, that burned the meat on that fateful day. I remember thinking a few weeks later at work, as I was approaching my 16th birthday, who I could take on my first date to Pine View Homecoming dance. I remembered the counsel of parents and leaders that “you marry who you date.” Then I wondered who my wife would be and what she looked like – I fantasized for a moment – then looked up, and there you were, running the drive-through cash register. What a hottie!
Our Heavenly Father brought us together – it was meant to be – You were my first kiss and only girl I ever dated – My true and only love. Our marriage, 5 years later, in the St. George Temple will seal us together forever. What joy you bring to me – 5 wonderful kids and a glorious future through eternity together.
I will do my best, but I can’t fill your place in our home. Stay close and keep an eye on us. Especially the kids – they need to feel your comforting love.
Tell our loved ones with you on that side of the veil – a big hello, and we miss them, too. Also, put a word in, that some of us, here, are a little anxious for the Lord’s return – I know you will be coming with him. Until then, I’ll try being patient – that will be new for me and the kids – but you are worth the wait. We have a great bunch of family, friends, and ward who are being life savers for us. I’ve never felt so alone and empty – or that so many people cared.
I love you, Sara – and hope to see you real soon. Love Brad.
PS – I was serious about you planting a kiss on me today.