Bittersweet

I have spent many days in Utah this year but this time is different.
I love it here

It is where I grew up

and

although I have been in Nevada for almost 20 years, this is home. 

 The mountains are showing signs of fall, the grass is green and the flowers are in bloom.

I feel at peace here as I look out over the valley and see 4 different temples in every direction.
I am reminded that indeed Families can be together forever.

I am excited and happy and devastatingly sad.

Words are hard to find but tears are plentiful.

My dad and siblings have all traveled from four different states to be here.
My Tyler will be coming home from Little Rock, Arkansas.
He received permission to graduate early.

This is an important time for our family and it could be
considered a historical event.

However, just as we are gathering together here, there is an incredible reunion taking place in heaven.

How happy my mom must be holding her son in her arms again.

It is bittersweet.

I just wish someone would explain it to my heart.