I want to be more like Brother Dial.

Death is never a easy thing to deal with.  Whether it's family or a friend or someone you admired from a distance.  A great man was taken home on Wednesday.  Someone who was a Hero to so many people who knew him.  We were blessed when we first moved to TX not knowing anyone and Trevor needed a blessing as he was having surgery.   Brother Dial was that man who was here to help us.  He had no idea who we were he just heard we needed help and came with out any hesitation.  He had done that to several people.

We admired him for helping a young boy Trevor's age who's grandma struggles to raise him.  He would bring him to church, scouts and all the activities we had.  In fact just last Sunday we were sitting behind the Dials as I watched Brother Dial put his arms around this young boy giving him the love that he so desperately needed.  He was always the 1st one to volunteer to help the youth, and  he was always there when service was needed. Not only did he just show up but he always rounded up a troop of people to join him. 

He was loved by so many and our hearts are breaking for his family and close friends.  He's presence will be missed greatly.  But with all this sadness it has been amazing to watch our ward and community come together.  Everyone wants to serve this family as they have helped so many.  He changed the lives of so many.  Not only when he was living but also in his Death.  As something like this is so shocking, it makes you look at your own life and realize just how fragile it is.  Ryan and I keep asking ourselves how we can be more like Brother Dial.  When something is asked of us do we go with a smile on our face or try to get out of it?  Are we the 1st to offer our service or think someone else will take care of it?     Do we waste our time on selfish needs or use our time in service. Do we take our family for granted not spending quality time together?   Brother Dials' family is so close. 

All 6 children express love for one another.  They enjoy hanging out together and Brother dial took time out for his children.  His 10 year old boy loved Basketball so he would take him at 6:00 to play before school.  That really touched my heart and will be something his son will remember his Dad for and know how much he was loved.  I want to be more like Brother Dial.  When it's my time to leave this earth I want to be known for my service and example.  I don't want to regret not spending enough time with my family and friends.   My life is filled with alot of craziness and I have a hard time putting myself out there.  So I know this is something I need to work on.  If I can be even 1/10th of the person Brother Dial was then I know I've passed my test here on earth. 

At this time I feel so blessed for the Gospel knowing that Death is not the end.  I'm grateful for my loving Heavenly father who is always here for me.  And I pray I can always see Brother Dials example and strive to be more like him.  http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kvue.com%2Fhome%2FFamily-remembers-kayaker-killed-in-accident-103085204.html&h=48da0