2 Nephi 25:26
“And we talk of Christ, we rejoice in
Christ, we preach of Christ, we prophesy of Christ, and we write according to
our prophecies, that our children may know to what source they may look for a
remission of their sins.”
Let
me introduce you to two amazing people—who always strived their best to live
for Christ.
Dallas
Clark & Judy Charlotte Dean Thompson
Kids:
Deanna, Terri, Christi, Todd, Randy, Kevin, Cindy, Shauna, Stephen, David
Story:
In my
young childhood we lived in Canada, close to my Thompson grandparents. My
Grandpa Thompson battled Leukemia more than once, and I remember him being bald
from all his hair falling out after chemotherapy. Never once did I see him
complain or even pained, although I’m sure his body was exhausted.
One
of my favorite memories was playing the game “Fruit Basket” with grandma and
grandpa. Usually no one else would join us, but us three would change positions
back and forth; for hours it seemed.
Another
memory I have is climbing a big pine tree by great-grandma’s house in Idaho
Falls with my cousins Emily and Chantelle, and looking down I could see Grandpa
down below watching us. At first I thought we’d be in trouble and he’d tell us
to come down, but he was just watching us with a smile—making sure we were
safe. His eyes promised to not give us in, but he didn’t leave until we had
safely ended our adventures in the heights of the tree.
I’m
grateful for how faithful these grandparents were to their testimonies and
enduring to the end. They continue to be a symbol of service and strength in my
life.
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