Families, Pt 2

Well, in the space of two weeks, I became a new father (twice) and a new, first-time grandfather. The first one, I'm kind of used to. The second one still hasn't sunk in. As I was talking to Daniel, I asked him if the baby looked like an alien, and he said that he did, but he (baby) looked just like him (Daniel), so he (Daniel) must have looked like an alien also. I assured him that he did! I then told him that looking down at that little person in your arms, knowing that you helped create him and that you are responsible for him, is a pretty frightening thought. He agreed emphatically. Here's to new children, fathers and grandfathers.

BABY LONG

Rachel and the "Babe"

Families

So I was in Fast and Testimony meeting Sunday, blubbering about how I was already missing my family. I knew that I would enjoy the peace, quiet, order, and cleanliness of having just myself in the place, but 24 hours later, I was lonely. I realized as I was saying this that this must be what NOT being in the Celestial Kingdom must be like - remembering your family, missing them, but not being able to be with the. Family, I miss you and love you. Dad/Dan