Kaden's first vacation- we love Grandma Jensen!

My Grandma Jensen had been very sick so mom, dad, Kaden, and I decided to go visit her. I really wanted to see her again and I wanted her to get to meet Kaden. So the four of us headed out on not only Kaden's first vacation but my first time having him without Paul (it was hard to leave Paul having such a tiny baby, but we both felt it very important we went to see grandma. Kaden changed so much while we were apart, Paul couldn't believe he was the same baby when he saw him again.) Grandma was so excited to see Kaden, she loved that his middle name was Ryan and she couldn't wait to see him and hold him. They loved each other instantly. Kaden was such a good boy and just sat there and looked up at her, it was such a tender moment. We also got a four generations picture with grandma, dad, me, and Kaden, something we will cherish forever. What a blessing it turned out to be to have gone and visited grandma when we did, over the next few days her health decreased rapidly and only a few days later she passed away. Having Kaden there through this difficult trial was such a sweet experience for our whole family. It is very difficult to watch a loved one go through such difficult things and to lose them but looking at a little baby and seeing their potential and knowing the Lord's plan is at work just makes your heart happy. You can't help but smile while holding Kaden and looking into his adorable little face. Kaden had just verily left Heavenly Father and now Grandma Jensen was returning to Him. If Kaden could have told grandma anything I believe it would have been how happy he was for her that she got to return to our Father and Brother, that she would feel a love from them so fierce she can't even imagine. The spiritual experiences we had while in the hospital with grandma these last few days of her life are something I will hold close to my heart forever. Our family grew so close together and we realized the blessing it is to have such a great family.

Kaden with great grandma Jensen

Kaden and great grandpa Jensen

In his dress clothes for the viewing.







After funeral luncheon

One of the songs that was sung at grandma's funeral was O My Father and the lyrics really sums up our life here and the joy we feel after.

"O my Father, thou that dwellest in the high and glorious place, when shall I regain thy presence and again behold thy face? In thy holy habitation, did my spirit once reside? In my first primeval childhood was I nurtured near thy side?

When I leave this frail existence, when I lay this mortal by, Father, Mother may I meet you in your royal courts on high? Then at length when I've completed all you sent me forth to do, with your mutual approbabtion, let me come and dwell with you."

I will miss my grandma Jensen dearly, she was the kindest woman I have ever known, constantly thinking of others right up until she took her last breath. I feel so blessed to have had her as my grandmother and can't wait to be reunited with her again, until then I know she is happy and loved where she is.

My other grandparents, on my mom's side, came out for the funeral so they got to meet Kaden as well. It's so neat to see him with all of my beloved family and watch for the first time as they are introduced.

Kaden and great grandma LaRae


Kaden and great grandpa Boom.

Something else Kaden learned, from his grandma and grandpa, is he LOVES to sleep in the regular bed. He would wake up every morning and lay in bed with my dad and talk and smile so big! This was the first time he actually would look at you and smile, what a fun new phase he is in now.

How grateful I am that Kaden and I were able to go on this trip. It was a hard but wonderful time for us all, something that will never be forgotten. I am also grateful that he and grandma Jensen got to meet each other before she was gone and we got pictures of that. Kaden was such a good boy the whole trip. He slept the entire car ride and would just wake up to eat and then get back in his carseat and all asleep again. He didn't cry the whole trip except when he was ready to eat and then when he did he was happy as could be again. I love this little guy and the joy he brings to our whole family and for the way I view life, he truly helped me learn the Lord's plan and have an even greater love for eternal families.