Reed, Dorothy and family a couple of years agoThis week promises to be a busy one as the family gathers to memorialize Carmen. Thursday will be a community viewing at Higgins Funeral Home in Antioch. Friday will be a day for family. Saturday will be a community memorial service at 6:30 at the stake center in Brentwood (2350 Jeffrey Way). On Sunday the family will gather at Ben's to celebrate family February birthdays and bless our new little Abigail, born to Ben and Jessica on January 19th.
Then life will gradually return to what could be approximated as normal. I can't help feeling that missing Carmen will hit most strongly after all of this is over. The outpouring of community caring has been the most amazing display of love and service that I have ever experienced. It seems to be carrying Reed and Dorothy on a cloud of benevolence. They have been so blessed with this communal embrace! Peace reigns in their household right now. Truly we have reason to rejoice as well as mourn. The wonders of brotherhood and sisterhood must be the great joy described by the Lord as the very purpose of life on this earth. It has certainly filled our family circle with great comfort and even joy.
2 comments:
As Sean (who remembers well, his friend, Reed)and I remember good times with your family, I just want to say that you are a shining example to us all. Yes, it is a time of mixed emotions but it is a time well deserved. You've lost a dear one but isn't it wonderful to know that this earth life is just a mere moment in the eternities? May we do as well in such a situation.
Brother and Sister Galbraith,
Thank you very much for sharing your family's experience with Carmen through your blog. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.
Your friend,
Eric Widmar and family
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