Tribute to an amazing family

You know when something tragic happens to people you love and you feel so helpless? I have been feeling that all this week as my cousin Hutch Henrie returned to our Heavenly Father leaving behind his wife and unborn child.  He is the third in his family to leave this life and the Henrie Family has had to endure more heart ache than anyone should have to.  I feel there is nothing I can do, so I write a tribute to a beautiful family that I love. 

Hutch-you and Mitch with your long hair, you were two of a kind.  You held out a bit longer than Mitch did with keeping it long.  It was your signature and I loved it.  You always had a huge smile and a deep lovable laugh.  Thanks for always teasing with me as a kid, I am sure that I was annoying, but you always let us stick around anyways.  You will be greatly missed by all of us.

Tell your Mom hi for us and that we love her and miss her deeply.  I know that the “sisters” feel a great hole when they get together and miss their beloved sister.  She was always so fun and cute in her overalls with her long hair.  I guess that runs in the family.  Aunt Verna is one of those that had a great love of nature and animals and passed that love on to her children. Your family is beautiful because of her and Steven of course who is the gentlest most kind and loving man I have ever met.  He gives the greatest hugs and we are praying for him  and the rest of your family. 

And Ashley-give her a big hug for us too.  She was the first to leave this beautiful family.  Always so happy and fun to be around.  She could make anyone laugh and was great to talk to.  I know our Heavenly Father loves this family and is watching over those who are left on this earth to finish their work here.  He has a plan and is in charge- I can’t imagine the grief of this family that I love, but I know that they will be able to be together again in the next life.  We love and miss you Hutch.