Tribute to a young man named Chad

A young man from our previous ward pass away earlier this week after battling cancer (Ewing's Sarcoma) for 3 years.  He was a great example to my son, Jamin, and our family.  He never murmured once and always had a positive attitude.  Every time Chad went in for chemo treatments, he wore a T-Shirt that said something like "I'm so excited to be here".  He was sure to find out the names of the nurses, etc and thank them for doing whatever they did even if it caused him pain.

My heart grieved for his family at their loss but I also rejoiced for them.  Because I knew they had the blessings of knowing the Plan of Salvation and that their family had been sealed for eternity in a temple.  They will be together again!  Even Chad's father said they now had the knowledge that one of their children had made it!

Here's a link to some videos about our beliefs of the purpose of life, what happens after death, etc.
http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/answers-to-life-s-great-questions

Knowledge of the Plan of Salvation

3 Nephi 5:20
...I have reason to bless my God and my Savior Jesus Christ, ...that he hath given me and my people so much knowledge unto the salvation of our souls.

That’s my sentiment and that gives me joy. I wish the same on those who don’t yet have that knowledge.  Especially my dad, brother and 2 sister-in-laws.  I wish they could open their minds and hearts to it so they can have more joy in their lives.  I didn't always have this knowledge and life was hard.  Sometimes I didn't want to live with  my challenges.  After the death of my grandpa, I began to ask questions and found it in the LDS Church principles.  One day I knew it was all true.  I now had a purpose in life and would work through my challenges.  It makes it easier.