'Till we meet again

Brent's dad passed away this morning after a speed ridden down climb from cancer. He was admitted to the AF hospital on Monday because he was having problems breathing. Wednesday evening the family was gathered to make a decision as to putting him on a tube to breathe rather than the mask. After a difficult decision we inserted the tube. Friday night we were informed of another family meeting. He was not improving and we had to decide what to do. Saturday after everyone had the opportunity to give him our love and farewell, Blaine G. Shelley passed away as peaceful as he could with all of his children and his wife gathered around him. We know that his passing was for the best and that he was greeted joyfully by his parents, brother, and grandson who passed away as an infant. Wednesday night Blaine's bishop came and gave a wonderful blessing of peace and comfort. Only some of us were there to hear. He was assured that he was a faithful son of God, that Heavenly Father awaited his arrival, that his service here on the earth had been acceptable and that he needed to be at peace. Blaine was always concerned about his family and he was assured in the blessing that his family would be taken care of and not to worry. Blaine never served a mission, but in the blessing he was told, "well done, thou good and faithful servant." He was also assured that his salvation had been made sure. It was such a comfort for those of us who were there. I know that everything said in that blessing came from our Heavenly Father. I know that Blaine has reached his highest goal. I'm not sure how things work on the other side, but I hope Blaine was able to talk with our son. Perhaps he is giving him his last instruction before coming to earth. We love you grandpa and you will surely be missed, we can't wait to be with you again.

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