Saturday, April 30, 2011

life as we know it!

i don't ACTUALLY think anyone read this anymore.
but what the heck...we all know how much i love to talk!
so here goes...
im not even sure if i should be sharing this as its not my news, but it really hit me.
last saturday at almost exactly this time i found out that a very good friends niece had passed away.
this family meant the world to me at one point. and they are amazing. the whole family is so so close! aunts, uncles, cousins, grandkids, cousins-nieces-husbands-dogs-vets-brother in laws were always welcome at their home. they tell each other EVERYTHING and its just always a party and they all love to be together! i felt so a part of their family. i loved being there and jumping on the jump-a-jump with one of the nieces or pushing her on the swing or just driving through the foothills with the boys. some of the best memories i have are with that family! i'd never known family could be like that...all the siblings were best friends the youngest who was 12 and the oldest who was at least 26 even! it was amazing to me. and made me want to have a family just like that one day, where everyone just loved each other no matter what and it was weird if they DIDNT get phone calls from at least everyone once a day.
but i guess tragedy doesnt care how close or wonderful your family is. as i've followed the news stories, the mothers personal blog, and her facebook i've been awed by her faith in God and how calm and at peace she's been able to be with the whole situation.
sure it hasnt been without sadness and tears, but considering the circumstances i think shes doing awesome. i heard a couple tidbits from the funeral and i have to say even without being there, i think this situation has been one of the most spiritual experiences ive ever witnessed. how lucky their family is to be together forever. i just dont know how shes had so much grace and poise all things considered.
one thing she wrote on facebook that hit me and i thought was just perfect "...as she started to cry the whole room went silent and I was able to feel my sweet girl wrap her arms around her and tell her it was going to be okay. I am so thankful for this gospel and the truth and light it brings to me during these hard hours. We are so blessed and can feel the love of the Savior in all that we are enduring right now."
i just love those darringtons!
i attached her obituary just because i think its so sweet...


Jayci Lillian Darrington

Dec. 1, 2009-April 22, 2011
DECLO — Our sweet baby girl, Jayci Lillian Darrington, was called home to her Father in Heaven way too early on Friday, April 22, 2011.

She was called home to touch the lives of thousands here on earth and be an example on the other side. He needed somebody that was feisty, unpredictable, loving and perfect. Jayci’s last and best adventure is where her life on earth ended, swimming with the angels.
Jayci was born Dec. 1, 2009, to her eternal parents, Layne and Krissy Darrington, and big sister, best friend, and partner in crime, Ellie June. Jayci was full of life and always one step ahead of you. She had a perfect obsession and love for the water — wherever it was, she was there also. Jayci Lillian will never be forgotten and live on in our hearts forever.
Jayci Lillian is survived by her parents, Layne and Krissy Darrington; and big sister, Ellie June Darrington; her grandparents, Val and Teresa Darrington of Declo, Gayla and Fred Hough of Orofino, and Dana Lott of Kamiah; her great-great-grandparents, Jay and Lillian Nielsen of Twin Falls; Bob and June Tyler of Rupert, and Glenn and LaDawn Clark of Buhl. She is also survived by many aunts and uncles that loved her more than anything. She will be greeted in heaven by Marcine Weeks; great-grandparents, Leroy and Minnie Darrington, Demar Lott, and Robert Cotten, with so many others right there beside them.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the Declo LDS Stake Center, 213 W. Main St. in Declo, with Bishop Steve Durfee officiating. Burial will be in the Declo Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley, and from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the church.

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