Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Gone Home

This evening at 8:38 pm, my son, Stanford, passed from this life, being called Home by Heavenly Father. He was at the Hospice House in Merrimack, NH, surrounded by family and friends. It was a very reverent and peaceful passing, and he was in no pain. We could tell him we loved him, and just before his passing, his father gave Stanford a Priesthood blessing. We sang Primary songs, uniting our love and faith, then he slipped peacefully away.

It was hard to leave the Hospice House without my baby boy. His passing will leave a large hole in our family. We can see his presence everywhere. That will be good, to think of him so often. I love my boy, and will miss him. My 15-year-old son's AIM away message says it well:

Today had many surprizes, most of which were expected. Todayon January 23, 2007 at 8:38 pm Stan Larsen passed away from cancer. He died peacefully, and around friends that he loved. I love my brother, and know he is in a better place.