Families are Forever

Tom and I spoke with the President Glazier, the mission president, on Friday morning and told him of Shon's passing.  We asked if we could tell Wes and he said that in his experience it was best that he tell him.  So he did that.  He waited to tell Wes early this morning and we as parents were a bit unsettled to say the least.  We knew that the time Wes would be emailing we would in the middle of the funeral but we still had the email open and waiting.  I had told Wes in an email that the nephews and niece were going to do a tribute and this is the email we recieved.  Tom immediately passed the phone to Colton and asked him to read the following.  As I listen to Wes' sweet testimony my heart was full and I knew without a doubt my son was OK.  That is was in a good place and that Heavenly Father would wrap his arms around my son in my absence.  

You guys remember that time when Shon called cause he recieved his special needs permit to shoot deer? and how excited he was? Or how frustrated he would get when the Jazz weren`t doing so hot, or how he had his great plan to have this great nice ring for Sam?? This man meant a whole lot to me, and we all can learn a lot from him and his great example he was!  How every Friday night was temple night and he was ALWAYS there!! The one thing I will never understand though is eating potato chips with Ketchup?!?! He always had the best and latest information on sports and the great outdoors and I will never forget that laugh of his that was just so contagious!  The best part is through this gospel we have the opportunity to see and hear his laugh for an eternity! I can`t begin to express my love for the Savior and His willingness to giveHis Son to us, to have the plan and His Atonement so we can have that opportunity! It is really hard for me to know exactly how you all are feeling, but like it says in John 14: 16-18 that He gave all men the gift of the Holy Ghost, to all that accept and follow Him for in these times of sadness and sorrow, we can feel His love and find peace. We all can live with this great man again and see him in a physical body without imperfection again, I know that without a shadow of doubt he is sitting with our Heavenly Father in the Celestial Glory and all of us can be with him if we choose to accept the gospel, and those who have but have lost their way, this is your chance to really reflect and think do you want to see and live with this man again and all those others who follow his example that Shon set for us by following the Savior. I testify that God lives and His Son Jesus Christ lives and knows each of us, that Shon is in a better place, and without health issues; waiting for us all! That through prayer we can feel the Saviors love and He can truly help us, because He knows each of us personally. I love you all so much! This is a time of sadness but its also a time to see and be grateful for the Great Plan that Heavenly Father has provided for us! I leave my testimony with you in the name of the beloved son Jesus Christ. Amen. 

I love you all so much and we all can get through this time together! I am hear to listen to all that need to talk! 

 hope you all have a great week! 

Mom I love you to the moon and back and then some!! 

Con Mucho Amor!!!! 

Tell Sam I said that she can see him again, she can feel his love and presence when she goes and does temple work and you all are in my prayers!!

Su hijo, amigo, jungle missionary

Elder Leatherow

El foto de su conferencia de zona con Elder Duncan. Les amamos mucho.

Let's be honest is he not the best looking elder in the photo?  Miss his guts!