A Tribute to George W.

 I was informed yesterday of the passing of George W.

The last area on my mission, was in Annandale, Virginia.
While serving there I had the dear privilege of meeting and teaching George W.
George was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He experienced a lot throughout his life and had challenges to work through, just as we all do.
He went away from the Church for sometime but the Spirit of the Lord worked upon him and he gained a desire to return to Church and began to activate the atonement into his life and receive the enabling power (grace) into his soul.

George came back to Church November 2, 2014.

Members extended love & friendship and we began to re-teach him the truths of the gospel.

He continued to apply the principles of 'true happiness' and George's glow and light began to grow stronger and brighter. 

George had not yet entered one of the Houses of the Lord.

So he became to work towards receiving a recommend to enter the Temple.

On the 27 of December 2014 George attended the Temple and performed proxy work for those that have passed onto the other side.

George was glowing so much and his smile was so bright during the visit. He loved being inside the House of the Lord and did not want to leave.

He instantly became eager to receive his Endowment.

 

On February 25, 2015 he had a massive stroke and never recovered; passing away on March 5th.

Death is not the end. Death is really a beginning  —  another step forward in Heavenly Father’s plan for His children. Our physical bodies will die. But our spirits do not die, they go to the spirit world, where we will continue to learn and progress and may be with loved ones who have passed on.

Death is a necessary step in our progression, just as our birth was. Sometime after our deaths, our spirits and our bodies will be reunited—never to be separated again. This is called resurrection, and it was made possible by the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:22

 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

I am so thankful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ which provides us to return to Heavenly Father.
How often we should praise and give thanks for this outstanding gift!

Death is not an end. It is a joyous beginning!
I so testify!!

It was such a pleasure to be able to teach him and to hear of his powerful witness of Jesus Christ and especially of his love and understanding of the Holy Spirit. I learned a lot from him. Especially on the power and influence of God over the Adversary.

I truly believe his faith was renewed and strengthened and he is completely worthy and prepared to meet with his Eternal Family.

Life is so fragile and I am so grateful I was able to rub shoulders with such a reborn and dedicated disciple of Jesus Christ.

Until we meet again George.
God Bless.