You know, two years ago I thought that Katie dying on Easter was just a cruel joke. It seemed to me that every Easter from then on would be tainted with the pain of losing her. Surprisingly, I was wrong. The fact that she died on the very day that Christ overcame death is a blessing. It is almost impossible to be sad and despondent when I have such faith that Christ was resurrected for us.
I am so grateful for the gift that our Savior gave to us, and when I think about Katie being gone, all I can remember is that she will be resurrected and we will all be together again someday. I guess God knows what he is doing after all.
I am grateful that the fact that her death occurred on Easter Sunday ended up being a tender mercy to your family - allowing you to focus on the resurrection. Yesterday we spoke of Katie and your family's example of faith as we talked about the resurrection and Christ's gift to all of us. I love you.
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