Sunday, April 24, 2011

Resurrection

Yesterday was remarkable.  Our second son and his wife were away to adopt another daughter.  Our first son, his son, our first daughter and her husband were helping our third son move to SLC.  Meanwhile, my wife and I took our grandchildren to a private Easter egg hunt.  It was fun and wisely organized for Saturday, helping Easter Sunday be more special.
More often than I would admit, I have looked up the spelling of resurrection, just to be sure (mostly before word processors with spell-check).  It’s convenient to know how to spell, and heavenly to know that it’s true.
George Q. Cannon (11 Jan 1827 – 12 Apr 1901) wrote:  “Concerning the resurrection of the dead, the word of the Lord is very clear and definite.  It leaves no room to doubt that through the redemption of the Son of God, all the children of men will be resurrected.  …  The deeds of men, whether good or evil, cannot prevent the resurrection of their bodies.  …”  -- Gospel Truth, page 32, compiled by Jerreld Newquist, c. 1957
Yes, there is life after death, and families can be forever.  I know that Jesus Christ lives, and is the Savior of the world.  I will be eternally grateful for His sacrifice.