Saturday, July 12, 2008

in memory

pat's father passed away this past monday night. the funeral was today and was very uplifting. it was great to hear so many kinds words spoken about his father. michael hinckley was a great man and i was so fortunate to have him as a father-in-law. we were able to say good-bye in person as we arrived in utah last sunday evening. there has been so much kindness this past week and we have had sure reminders of God's concern and love for Mike, Jean and our family.

i'll write more when i return home on july 20th. for now, please go to this post written by my sister-in-law to see pictures and read more. (ok, i'm on a mac right now and i don't know how to set up a link. just click on the link for stuckihouse on the side and you will be able to see post that i'm referring to. i'll set up link when i return home.)

7 comments:

Ken, Chelsea and Isaac said...

April and Pat, again, we are very sorry for the sad news...please let us know if there is anything we can help.

Love,Chelsea

Elizabeth said...

To all the Hinckleys, we are sorry for your loss. What a great posterity he left.

Stace said...

Good to see you, even for a minute. Glad I got to go to the funeral and hear about this great man I never met. His legacy lives on today with so many lives he has touched. I guess we will all have our turn to go. I hope I will be as ready as he was.

Analia and Co. said...

Pat and April, Sorry for your loss. It is a great blessing to know you will see your dad again some day. I'm glad you made it there in time though. Love you guys!

Kayla said...

Pat and April,
sorry to hear about your father. I can't imagine! He sounds like a wonderful man, father, and grandfather.

Didn't know you were here in CO until you mentioned it on my blog. would have loved to see you and you know it's an open invite anytime you're out here! can't wait to read a vaca post.

jennah said...

I'm hearing this news rather late, but I am sorry for your loss. I knew Pat's dad was ill and not doing well but I am surprised to hear he has passed away. I am amazed at the struggles, yet strengths of you Hinckleys. May you always see the abundance of your blessings amoung your trials. Your a mravelous family and an example to us all.

Lindsey said...

Oh, April. I'm sorry for your loss--for the whole family. We'll keep you guys in our prayers. We miss you! I've been thinking about you a lot lately, for whatever reason. I think you're truly a great woman. Just thought you should know!

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"is that lily holding baby lily?" -lily's response when i showed her a picture of gracie holding her when lily was a baby.

"drama class is actually a lot of fun." -gracie (this is only humorous in that grace seemed surprised by how much she likes drama class. this from my child who we refer to as "a drama queen" when she is not around.)

"mom, you can go with my teacher and i'll stay home with japie and evan. daddy can go to work, and i'll be the mommy" -lily, in response to learning that she would be going to preschool next year instead of this year.

"mom, if you don't get rid of that smell soon, you're going to have to buy a new car." -gracie when it took me a couple of days to clean out my car after returning from a road trip.

"mommy, they have dress-ups for you!" -lily while walking by the prom dress section at macy's.

"i said the prayer "last"-erday." -lily's replacement word for "yesterday."