July 11: Emma's Birthday

July 11 is the day that Brian and Rachel had their first daughter, Emma. She was still born. This was 6 years ago. Every July 11 they celebrate her and her birth. It is a really special thing to be a part of. We went to the cemetery where she is buried and stood around the grave site. Brian opened with a prayer and then we all sang "Families Can Be Together Forever". After this Rachel said some beautiful things about how happy she is to be a mother. We then sang "I Am a Child of God" and Brother Palmer gave another prayer. Each year we are asked to bring a pink flower to leave there. Scott and I brought a beautiful, big pink rose. Also each year, Brian and Rachel do some kind of service in Emma's honor. This year they donated 250 beginning reading books to a classroom that had nothing.

I am so happy that I get to participate in this day with Brian and Rachel. We love them so much. I love the way that they have taken a very painful experience and made it a special way to remember Heavenly Father's plan for us and our families. I am so grateful for the knowledge that we can be together forever. This day with them really puts things into a more eternal perspective.