Hope

Last night we went to Mike's mission reunion, it was probably the best one in a long time. We where chatting with people having a good time. Then out of the corner of our eye we see this thin, tired, man walk in dragging his oxygen tank behind him. I didn't think anything of since I didn't recognize him. The meeting begin and we realize that the man is Cameron his good mission Buddie. I am just awestruck on how this man from 6 months ago has taken such a huge change in appearance. The mission president ask Cameron to say a few words and he could barley muster out the words he wanted to say. He started by saying the his cancer had turned terminal and he has but more then a few weeks to live. Then you see his wife next to him crying and you can see the pain on her face. He says he knows he is going to die, and is ready and is grateful for the Savior and the opportunity he has had on this earth. He was mellow content and so humble. I don't really know this man, but my heart began to swell and tears rolled down my face as you could feel the Saviors love for this man. He was a man with great faith, faith in knowing that everything will be fine.

I have never met anyone that knew they where going to die. I have seen people who where old but never this. It was quite the experience. He was a man full of grace, appreciation, and knowing the end was coming soon he embraced it full heatedly. I think knowing your going to die and going to a better place where he won't be in pain it's easier then watching and knowing your husband is dieing. His wife has to be one strong women, I could never do that just thinking about it saddens me. What a unity they must have to be able to face a challenge like that. We ended the meeting singing I know my Redeemer Lives, and it was touching to watch Cameron sing this song and crying all at the same time. Down below are the lyrics they really hit home.

I know that My Redeemer Lives

1. I know that my Redeemer lives.
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead.
He lives, my ever-living Head.
He lives to bless me with his love.
He lives to plead for me above.
He lives my hungry soul to feed.
He lives to bless in time of need.