Remembering Poppy

MEMORIAL DAY 

Jason knelt down with the kids at the cemetery today and talked to them about death. He talked about Poppy (My Dad). The children were very interested in learning that Poppy's body was underground, but that his spirit was with the Lord in the Heavens. Cora wanted to know if the dirt was Poppy's home? Isaiah said no silly he lives with Jesus. He is not under the dirt because I see him. Then Isaiah jumped on the headstone, raising one hand in the air and the other on his hip and said with a loud voice said, "Poppy is SUPER READER" !

Jason smiled because Dad was literally a super reader. Super Reader also known as Super Why? is Isaiah's favorite super hero. While other kids like spiderman, superman, or what ever is popular at the moment, Isaiah likes Super Reader because he has the power to READ!  

We gave Isaiah the name Isaiah to honor my father - he was Dad's favorite biblical prophet. Isaiah was a great prophet who many had/have difficulty understanding due to his extensive use of symbolism, prophetic foresight, literary style, and vocabulary.  

So what is in a name? Well anyone who has met our son Isaiah will see that he takes his name to heart. Is it any wonder that Super Reader with the Power to READ is his favorite worldly hero? 

We read in the Bible Dictionary in reference to Isaiah, "The reader today has no greater written commentary and guide to understanding Isaiah than the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants. As one reads and understands these works better he will understand Isaiah better, and as one understands Isaiah better, he more fully comprehends the mission of the Savior, and the meaning of the covenant that was placed upon Abraham and his seed by which all the families of the earth would be blessed." 

So a thank you today Dad, on this day of remembrance... You have passed on a love of words and wisdom to our son and an ability to understand and to always question the Why and How. We love and miss you!