John 14: 27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.
I copied this scripture because it is what I have been feeling since Blaine was interred in Bicknell, Utah. I cannot describe the sense of peace and serenity I have with all that has happened in the last year and a half. Though it has been exceedingly difficult and he suffered much, he is at peace, at rest. Everything was done that could be, including vitamin and herb supplements, careful diet, and the medical community's level best efforts. Nothing was left untried. He was able to spend his last year in his Utah home which he loved, surrounded by his family, including extended family. Though the kids and I are very sad and miss him tremendously, the peace that surpasseth all understanding remains. It's quite a mix, and one I am grateful for. I think I will be closing this blog soon, but will wait for the final post until after his memorial with family in New England, the beloved Ascutney ward (which is very much family), and any others who wish to participate. Though we will not be there in person, we will have an audio feed so we can hear everything. Until then.
Marleigh
When: 6:00 PM Sunday, August 22
Where: Ascutney Chapel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Who: All are welcome and appreciated
Dress: Sunday best
Directions from 91
Exit 8, towards town (right off ramp from south, left from north)
Left at light onto route 5, towards Windsor
1/4 mile on right, brick chapel set back from the road
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Directions to Funeral
Directions to Blaine's services at the LDS Chapel located on 2395 South Mill Road in Heber City, UT (1200 East Mill Road)
From Salt Lake:
I-80 East through Parley's Canyon to Park City
40 East (right exit)to Heber City (follwo signs that say Heber City)
Stay on 40 through town, through all lights (5 or 6) past hospital,
Take a left onto Center Creek Road (just after Log Works)
Chapel will be on the left, about a 1/4 of a mile
From Provo:
Take Provo Canyon (Route 89 East)
End at light in Heber City (about 1/2 hour)
Turn Right, go about 1 mile
Left onto Center Creek Road (just after Log Works)
Chapel will be on the left, about a 1/4 of a mile
Just to reiterate:
Viewings:
6-8 PM Sunday August 8,
9:30-10:30 AM Monday August 9
Funeral:
11:00 AM Monday August 9
All services will be at the Mill Road Chapel (directions above)
There will be a service also in Ascutney, Vermont. Details will be forthcoming.
Thank you again for all of your love. We are sorry we cannot respond to everyone, but please know how much your calls and messages help us even if we can't respond individually. Don't be afraid to try and reach us. If we can respond we will, if not, please know that we are aware you reached out, and that means a great deal. Thanks.
Marleigh
From Salt Lake:
I-80 East through Parley's Canyon to Park City
40 East (right exit)to Heber City (follwo signs that say Heber City)
Stay on 40 through town, through all lights (5 or 6) past hospital,
Take a left onto Center Creek Road (just after Log Works)
Chapel will be on the left, about a 1/4 of a mile
From Provo:
Take Provo Canyon (Route 89 East)
End at light in Heber City (about 1/2 hour)
Turn Right, go about 1 mile
Left onto Center Creek Road (just after Log Works)
Chapel will be on the left, about a 1/4 of a mile
Just to reiterate:
Viewings:
6-8 PM Sunday August 8,
9:30-10:30 AM Monday August 9
Funeral:
11:00 AM Monday August 9
All services will be at the Mill Road Chapel (directions above)
There will be a service also in Ascutney, Vermont. Details will be forthcoming.
Thank you again for all of your love. We are sorry we cannot respond to everyone, but please know how much your calls and messages help us even if we can't respond individually. Don't be afraid to try and reach us. If we can respond we will, if not, please know that we are aware you reached out, and that means a great deal. Thanks.
Marleigh
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Funeral
Hi everyone,
My dad's funeral is going to be on Monday, Aug. 9th, 11:00 AM at the Old Mill Ward LDS Chapel in Heber City, UT. There will be a viewing the night before on Sunday, the 8th, from 6-8 PM and another viewing monday morning from 9:30-10:30 AM at the chapel. We will be having the burial the next day, Tuesday the 10th, in Bicknell, UT. Everybody and anybody is welcome:) We would love to see you there, even if you didn't know my dad very well.
If you have any questions or need directions, please email us ( nhsavages@hotmail.com )
We love you! Thank you so, so much for all of your kind messages and phone calls. Almost everyone we've talked to has offered to help us in any way they can, and while we don't really have anything specific or tangible, your messages, prayers and phone calls really do mean the world. We're thinking of all of you, too. Thanks again. We have been blessed with the best friends and family. Your love is invaluable.
Love you, and God bless. :)
The Savages
-Here's the address for the chapel:
Map of 1200 E Center Creek Rd, Heber City, UT 84032-3676
My dad's funeral is going to be on Monday, Aug. 9th, 11:00 AM at the Old Mill Ward LDS Chapel in Heber City, UT. There will be a viewing the night before on Sunday, the 8th, from 6-8 PM and another viewing monday morning from 9:30-10:30 AM at the chapel. We will be having the burial the next day, Tuesday the 10th, in Bicknell, UT. Everybody and anybody is welcome:) We would love to see you there, even if you didn't know my dad very well.
If you have any questions or need directions, please email us ( nhsavages@hotmail.com )
We love you! Thank you so, so much for all of your kind messages and phone calls. Almost everyone we've talked to has offered to help us in any way they can, and while we don't really have anything specific or tangible, your messages, prayers and phone calls really do mean the world. We're thinking of all of you, too. Thanks again. We have been blessed with the best friends and family. Your love is invaluable.
Love you, and God bless. :)
The Savages
-Here's the address for the chapel:
Map of 1200 E Center Creek Rd, Heber City, UT 84032-3676
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Dear Family and Friends,
Tonight at 7:20 MST our dad joined our Heavenly Father, our Savior, Grandma Savage, his sister Becky, and countless others who love him and have been waiting for him to rejoin them.
When we stepped outside after he had gone, we found that there was a giant double rainbow outside. We all felt like Heavenly Father and Dad had sent it to us to let us know that they love us, and he's okay.
Love you Dad. We sure do miss you.
Love,
The Savage Family
Tonight at 7:20 MST our dad joined our Heavenly Father, our Savior, Grandma Savage, his sister Becky, and countless others who love him and have been waiting for him to rejoin them.
When we stepped outside after he had gone, we found that there was a giant double rainbow outside. We all felt like Heavenly Father and Dad had sent it to us to let us know that they love us, and he's okay.
Love you Dad. We sure do miss you.
Love,
The Savage Family
Hey everybody, this is Dani.
Yesterday morning at about 7:00 I got a call from my mom asking me if I could go up to the Heber hospital to see her and my dad. The night before my dad had checked into the hospital, and my mom stayed with him all night. It was a hard night. That morning, my mom and dad made the decision to move my dad to our cousins the Haderlie's home to be with us for this last little bit. He doesn't have much time left, we're expecting him to pass away either tonight or tomorrow. Most likely it will be tonight. He has been in a lot of pain for a long time, and it is a blessing for him that he gets to go back home to our Heavenly Father now.
My mom says to tell you all that it's a New England blustery day, which is a tender mercy for her, especially as we have received so many phone calls from that side of the country. To our friends from both coasts and all over, thank you so much during this time, we've felt your prayers, blessings and love. Please keep praying for us. We love you so very much. Take care, and know that even if we don't answer the phone, respond to emails or other messages yet, we will and are so grateful that you've taken the time to show how much you care.
Love from all of us,
The Savage Family
Yesterday morning at about 7:00 I got a call from my mom asking me if I could go up to the Heber hospital to see her and my dad. The night before my dad had checked into the hospital, and my mom stayed with him all night. It was a hard night. That morning, my mom and dad made the decision to move my dad to our cousins the Haderlie's home to be with us for this last little bit. He doesn't have much time left, we're expecting him to pass away either tonight or tomorrow. Most likely it will be tonight. He has been in a lot of pain for a long time, and it is a blessing for him that he gets to go back home to our Heavenly Father now.
My mom says to tell you all that it's a New England blustery day, which is a tender mercy for her, especially as we have received so many phone calls from that side of the country. To our friends from both coasts and all over, thank you so much during this time, we've felt your prayers, blessings and love. Please keep praying for us. We love you so very much. Take care, and know that even if we don't answer the phone, respond to emails or other messages yet, we will and are so grateful that you've taken the time to show how much you care.
Love from all of us,
The Savage Family
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