Uncle Brent

My dad's brother Brent passed away yesterday.  He had been sick for awhile from some kidney issue he had.  We knew he wasn't doing good but it is still sad when the news comes that he has passed on.  I am very grateful that Aunt Darla was so inspired and generous to host a family reunion before his death.  He was a great man.  He was a great uncle.  I have many memories of hanging out with his family and being at his house.  That is where we always stayed when we were up visiting family.  He married a beautiful woman who is so sweet and kind.  They have raised an amazing family with the most wonderful children that I am so grateful I know.  I love them all so much and am so grateful for the examples they have always been to me.  They are all so kind and gracious and have such strong testimonies.  We have been praying for Uncle Brent and his family for a long time now and I am sure we will be keeping Aunt Laurie and the rest of the family in our prayers for a long time.  Jennifer wrote on her blog about how they have all been comforted so much and felt such a peace during the difficult past few days they have had with him.  I am grateful for that.  I am grateful for the knowledge that families are forever and that one day we will get to see him again and that he will be reunited with his children and grandchildren that he loved so much.  I think everyone knew that about him that he just loved his family and thought the world of them.  It was so fun to see him as a grandpa, he just seemed to adore those sweet kids.  I am sure there is a wonderful reunion going on in heaven now as he is welcomed by his dad who died over 30 years ago as well as other family members.  We will all miss you dearly Uncle Brent but we are so glad for the memories we have, and as Jenn said the world truly was a better place because you were in it.