On July 5 2012 we lost Matt's dad Bruce, to a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. We got the news the last day that Brad and Shari were here and we were so glad that we were all together as we found out. There are no words to explain the sorrow we felt from loosing this amazing man. We know that he is happy, being freed from this mortal body that failed him and we know there was a great family reunion up there, as he returned home to out loving Heavenly Father. It has been so hard watching Matt and his family go through this trial. When Matt and I got married, Bruce had already been battling this trial for about 7 years. I am so sad that I didnt get to know him as well as the other in laws had a chance, and I am so sad that our children will not be able to know the Big Bruce that loved sweets so much. But I am so grateful for the Gospel and the knowledge that families are forever.
We love you bruce and miss you terribly.
The funeral was absolutely beautiful. I loved hearing all the wonderful stories about Bruce. It was such a spiritual time as we were there to rejoice in his amazing life full of service and greatness.
We did have a wonderful time being together as a family and celebrating Bruce. Here are a few pictures from the week.