Bryan Thomas Christensen passed away today. It is definately something that you can't ever prepare for. You may think you are prepared until it actually happens. This past week we were given the opportunity to be in Seattle. We are truly grateful that we were able to see him, to spend time with him, to kiss him, to hold his hand, to tell him that we love him, and to say goodbye. As we left the hospital room on Sunday evening, and as we said goodbye, we hoped that this wouldn't be the last time. Sometimes things don't work out like we want them to, but rather work out as they should. We are so sad to lose our Papa, our father, our father-in-law, but are so happy that his suffering is over. He is happy. He wants us to be happy. He is in a good place.
Without the gospel and the knowledge that we have, I know that this would be so much harder. But, knowing that we will reunite with him makes things so much better. Families are eternal, they are forever. He was a great man, and he will be greatly missed. We all have so many great memories to cherish that we can hold on to forever. We love you, Papa!
For you, "It's back to the salt mines." There is more work for you to do.
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We're sorry to hear that. I can't imagine what it would be like losing a loved one without the knowledge of the gospel. How do you explain to a child what has happened to Grandpa when you don't know or understand the plan of salvation? I'm sure Papa will be missed, but that will make the reunion all the more sweet!
So sorry, Linds and Adam.
So sorry for you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you are going through this. We love you.
dearest cousin i'm so sorry to hear this. we send our love and prayers to the entire christensen family!
Dear Lindsay, thank you for the wonderful tribute to Bryan. You are truly our daughter, not only our daughter-in-law. You have so many gifts and talents, the best of which is pulling people together--like telling Bryan last year that he needed to join in the fun, not stay home alone, as we went touristing in Seattle. He had so much fun that day, created so many memories. He wouldn't have had the fun and happy memories of that day if you hadn't "chastized" that you guys had driven many, many miles just to have him be with the family! Thank you for a zillion things. I love you, Bryan thought you were "the best thing since sliced bread" was invented.
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