On January 8, 2003, our family experienced a tragedy. A plane carrying our family members Monty, Susan, Jake and friend Lendon Stovall disappeared over Flagstaff, Arizona. We joined the local search and rescue efforts for 11 days, all the while praying and hoping for a miracle. The plane was found on January 19, and there were no survivors. Through this sorrow filled time in our lives, we learned things that we would like to use to help others going through similar difficulties.
We want to thank the countless strangers who reached out to the Price and Sampson families at their darkest hours. We will always remember you. In the Bible we are encouraged to carry one another’s burdens. We truly saw this in action when we were at our weakest point. Strangers brought us food, provided warm clothes for us, and a place to stay. They gave us guidance and filled us with hope. We consider it an honor to be able to do the same for others.
Jesus said: “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40
If you could see where I have gone,
the beauty of this place
And how it feels to know you're home,
to see the Savior's face.
To wake in peace and know no fear,
just joy beyond compare.
While still on earth you miss me yet,
you wouldn't want me there!
If you could see where I have gone,
had made the trip with me
You'd know I didn't go alone,
the Savior came with me.
When I awoke He was by my side and
said as He touched my hand
"Hurry, you're going home,
to a grand and glorius land."
If you could see where I have gone,
and see what I've been shown
You'd marvel at the care of God,
His hand on every life.
And realize He really cares, and
bears with us each strife.
And that He weeps when one is lost,
His heart is filled with pain
But oh! The Joy!
When one comes home, a child at home again
If you could stay a while with me,
Could share the things that God
has made to grace eternity.
But no, you couldn't ever leave,
once heaven's joy you'd know.
You couldn't bear to walk earth's paths,
once heaven was your home.
If you could see where I have gone,
you'd know we'll meet some day
And though I'm parted from you now,
that I am just away.
And now that I am home with Him,
secure in every way, I'm waiting here
at heaven's door,
to greet you some sweet day.