"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted"

As many of you know, my Grandpa Hooley passed away yesterday morning in his sleep. He battled Alzheimer's & Dimentia for many years. He spent this past year in a nursing home, and in quite a bit of pain. As sad as it is to see him go, I am relieved to see him out of pain and up in Heaven!

Even through this time of morning for me and my family I can't help but feel so blessed. God has surrounded me in Guatemala with a group of amazingly supportive people and an awesome family here in the states. My roommate in Guatemala had actually just lost her dad 3 months ago.. It's amazing how God works putting us two together. I am so happy we can both be there for each other in this coming semester! The other day in our bible study we talked about "blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted". In all of our difficult seasons, God has promised to be our comforter. How perfect was this, for just days later I would be going through this exact mourning process.. It was such a great reminder to me that my Grandpa is up in Heaven and back to his amazing self!

Lowell, Cheryll and I left late last night back to the states for the week. Even though I only left a week ago, I am pretty excited to see my family again! Especially Reed and baby Adria :) Thanks so much for all of the kind words I have received already. It means a lot! Prayers for these next couple of days for my family and especially my Grandma would be much appreciated!

I am so thankful to have had this amazing man as my Grandpa for the past 19 years. What an amazing testimony of God he is. He was such a great role model to me growing up. I love you Grandpa, RIP.