At the end of May 2024, on our way out to Utah/Oregon, we stopped in Rocksprings, Wyoming to visit our friend Geri who used to live in our area. She and her husband Eddie moved to Texas over ten years ago. They had a lovely time there but he died suddenly and she and her daughters and grandchildren were heartbroken. Two years later she moved to Wyoming to live near her three daughters. This was our first visit to her new place. 

Geri .. a poem of love 

There she stands welcoming all in through a  sweet yellow door

To enjoy this perfect cottage given to her by the Lord.

The spirit fills her home with love and pictures on the walls

Of the Savior and her family to whom

She has pledged her all. 

Her beloved husband is with her in every corner that you see 

Standing right beside her with love and pride in his family. 

He sends his blessings, love, and guidance and pennies from above 

And each one is received with gratitude for this gift of eternal love.

Darling daughters surround their mother with children and much laughter

Their adoration is apparent and will be with her ever after.

Thank you, Father, Mother, and those angels watching nearby

For caring for our faithful friend Geri who never questions why.

Instead, she continually  turns to thee with a pure and willing heart

With prayers filled with holiness as she covenants to do her given part.

As we held hands today and prayed before we parted ways

I felt the Holy Spirit and Eddie with us just out of our gaze. 

For the spirit felt here is celestial among these forever friends

Who know that on this gospel path, our love will never end.