Thora Williams

I want to share a special experience I had recently with a woman I home teach. My hope is that our children will read of stories like this and it will help build their faith. This past Sunday my companion Mark Edmonson and I went to visit Thora Williams, a woman in an assisted living home. I always have loved visiting with her because of her sweet personality, her stories, and the faith that she has. This visit was no different except for at the very end of the conversation. We began reflecting on her husband and the fact that he had passed 17 years earlier and how she wanted to join him again on the other side of the veil. There was a peace that filled the room as we talked about that reunion and I felt as if his presence was in the room. At the end of our visit she asked that I say a prayer. During the prayer I had a very distinct impression to talk about her husband and ask Heavenly Father if he would watch over Thora and grant her hope that one day she would be with her husband again. Again there was a peace that came into the room. Two days after we visited her I found out that she passed away. I felt so happy for Thora that she was finally going to be able to be reunited with her husband after so many years and felt grateful that I was able to see her so close to this happening. She was such a joy to be around. I will miss her. But I received confirmation again at the reality that families are eternal. Heavenly Father allowed Mark and I to witness His peaceful assurance that all was in His hands. How grateful I am for opportunities like this that build our faith. Thora, God be with you til we meet again. -Justin