Lynn "LT" Stanley Bartlett

We have had a rough week. Rough, and certainly unexpected. Eric's father, Lynn "LT", died last Saturday, quite suddenly. We had the funeral today, and I'd say it went as well as could possibly be expected. As Eric said, if you come away from a funeral having had a spiritual experience, someone did their job right.



Eric and I have been greatly comforted by the words of a friend in our ward. He reminded us that our relationships don't end or stop short because someone has died. Because of the knowledge we have been blessed with, we know that our friendships and family ties can grow and strengthen even after someone has passed. We have already felt some of that.

Eric and I are so grateful to all who have reached out to comfort us during this hard time. The visits, phone calls, flowers and cards (and babysitting offers) are so appreciated. We are blessed to have such amazing people in our life. Thank you.

For any who are interested, the obituary is here.

It's been a while since I posted, and although I don't have anything terribly exciting to say, I have been busy with mostly fun things. In no particular order...

• I attended Womens Conference for the first time this year, and it was amazing. Two weeks later, and I'm still riding the spiritual high.
  
• Eric finished school for this semester, much to the relief of both of us, and we've been enjoying the additional time together.
• Eric and I attended the Utah Symphony two weekends in a row, and loved it both times.
• Riley sang in church with the primary yesterday for Mother's Day, which was adorable. And of course...
• Mother's Day itself. I was loved all day long.
• A friend had a baby, and I got to cuddle the sweet, tiny thing.
• Another lovely book group meeting with wonderful friends and delicious food.
  
• Eric got glasses. He thinks he looks like a nerd, but I think he looks hot.
• I walked the Race for the Cure this past Saturday. Mostly I did it because I was talked into it (who knew Stephanie was so coercive?), but I ended up really loving it. It was so amazing to see all those strong women (and men) out there with a common goal. I plan on making it a yearly tradition.

So, all in all, nothing earth-shattering. But then, I've noticed that these are the times when life is the best. No drama, either good or bad. Just pleasant peace.

Life is good.