September 21st, 1994, was a special day in the life of Jeremy Donn Ottley. It was a day that he knew of something special being done in his behalf -- something he couldn't do for himself that was needed for his progress. In fact, how he knew of this special event is not exactly known, but he knew. No one had spoken with him since before August 29th, 1993, but still he knew something significant was occurring.
After August 29th, 1993, those who knew him enjoyed but memories, dreams and impressions of his continued presence in the eternities, and longed to see his smile, enjoy an embrace, hear his voice, or listen to a new song he wrote. Some sought knowledge of what happens after this thing called death occurs, in order to continue their relationship with Jeremy Donn.
It seems that the only hope available to unite ourselves with loved ones lost to an untimely death is far in the distant future, as the plan of life slowly unfolds to our view, and we live to watch it's seemingly endless unveiling. If Jeremy Donn has, as we suspect, been allowed to watch the events of his family unfold, then he has seen very much of life occur as his siblings have moved from the single life to married life with children of their own.
Our minds reach for answers that sooth, as did the knowledge that he knew of the proxy ordinance work on September 21st, 1994. This knowledge helps us understand that he is still enjoying the events and associations of family and friends. He is still aware of the activities in their lives, to the degree permitted, while in the realm of his current existence.
As of September 21st, 1994, Jeremy Donn doesn't have an immovable obstacle in his path to obstruct his return to the heavenly home to greet Heavenly Parents who know and love him. We all await the opportunity to share our experiences with Jeremy during this past 15 years, including those which lie ahead. We are content that the only true sting in death is sin, which has truly been atoned for by our loving brother, Jesus Christ, and needs but faith and repentance on our part to overcome.
Jeremy, we have learned from you, and hope you are still learning from us also. Until we meet again, please know of the great love and longing that we always have to greet you and find out how you've been. All our love to you, son!
4 comments:
Thanks Dad, that was beautiful. The 21st always stuck out to me, and I couldn't remember what happened on that day. But now I know what! Thanks. I love you. It was fun hanging out with you both this past weekend in Green River.
Thanks dad, I had forgotten it was September 21 you went through the temple for him. What a sweet day. I love you.
I had a feeling just to look at your blog which I normally don't do. How thankful I am that I listened. You have always had such a beautiful way with words and I'm thankful Jeremy has such a wonderful father like you that has always done things that make him proud. Thank you for being the one our children can be proud of. You're a good man!
You are the coolest brother. You always have a way of telling an experience that makes me feel like I was there with you. Thanks for sharing that special experience. Kendall and I will always remember Jeremy helping us get our trailer here after we had moved back to Utah. I LOVE YOU Brother Brad!
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