I am just heart broken this evening as I learn the news that Sister Karen Deschamps was killed in a car accident this morning. Just Saturday we met her and her husband. They were serving a mission for our church in Historic Kirtland Ohio. She was so sweet and patient with Gabe. He was being wild and crazy during the tour the Deschamps were taking us on and they were just so patient, understanding and accommodating to us. She understood little kids and spoke lovingly about her grand kids. She told us how excited she was for an upcoming visit this June from her family. She was especially excited to see her newest grand baby that had been born since they'd been on their mission. She also bore strong testimony of the Savior and His love for us.
My heart and prayers go out to their family and to her husband. He is currently in the hospital in critical condition. As sad as I am at this news I know that she is with the Savior now and she will be with her husband and family again. I love the principle of eternal families: the hope, peace and promise it brings us in death. This life is not the end - Sister Deschamps will be with her family again.
3 comments:
Thank you for your kind thoughts.
As a close friend of one the Deschamps children and their family (the family of that new baby) it is comforting to hear a story of how Karen touched your life. That sweet grandchild has some health challenges and I know her grandma will be helping her from heaven. I pray Randall will be able to make it through his terrible injuries, and help her from this life.
Thank you for providing a sweet place to find as we look for updates about the crash.
Rachel, You wrote a very nice tribute. I am so sorry for this family, what happen is awful. Things like that should not have to happen to missionaries. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and memories of the Deschamps - I am sure that it would mean a lot to them.
Post a Comment