Gesundheit!

At bedtime,

Me: Once upon a time, there was a princess named Nora.

Nora: (Fake sneeze) Ah-choo!

Me: Bless you.

Nora: I'm allergic to these kind of stories.

A Note of Thanks

My bishop was shot and killed at our church on Sunday. The shooter was a mentally ill man with a vendetta against the Mormon church, he did not even know our bishop. Bishop Sannar was a true hero and tried to save everyone else around him once he realized this man was dangerous. He leaves behind a beautiful wife and six boys.

This tragedy is just so senseless and sick. There are so few answers to be had when it comes to things like this. What I do know though is that God is in control. While that doesn't mean we will be shielded from pain, it does mean that eventually, if we live His gospel, He will grant us greater happiness than we can even imagine now. We will be resurrected to live again with Him and our loved ones. And that's about all I know, but it's what gets you through.

So this post is my tribute to Bishop Sannar. Thank you for your willingness to be our bishop. Thank you for being a righteous priesthood holder and an excellent example of an LDS father. Thank you for trying to get everyone out of the church when the shooting began. Thank you for being so brave. Your good name will now be forever remembered as a martyr for your faith. My prayers and support are with Julie and the kids. May God bless them with every comfort and hope at this time.