Forever

Today is my brother Michael's Birthday. 

 He would have been 30 today.

 But Michael died shortly after this picture was taken.

And it's ok.  My mum sent me these pictures of Michael and our (much) younger family and I was touched by a real feeling of thanksgiving. I know families are forever.  I am thankful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  As a parent myself now, I cannot imagine what my own parents went through, losing 3 sons.  But because of their faith and testimony in eternal families, I have faith and a testimony of eternal families.  I really do know that families can be together forever.  It's not just a song. =)  So Happy Birthday, Michael.  Your family loves you.