We knew this day was coming soon and it was bitter sweet. My sister compiled a neat book of thoughts from his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I will attach those to this but the day of the funeral was such an amazing day. My good friend watched Kade during the service and Trey fell asleep so Cameron and I were able to enjoy it all. I sat there and didn't want it to end. I was so touched by everything that was said strongly felt a strong desire to live up to the legacy my Grandfather left. I sat there and made a commitment to my Heavenly Father and my Grandpa to do all I could to keep the gospel in my family-after everything that was said, I knew I was so blessed to have been taught the things I have and knew I had a responsibility to do what I was taught. there were times when I had the tendency to let myself become overwhelmed by that responsibility but I knew I would be the one that would regret not staying strong. I felt the temptation to let that overwhelming responsibility allow me to tell myself that I don't need to be as "perfect" as it felt I should strive to be but then I felt at peace when I knew it was for my own salvation and for my children and their children that I should live up to the johnson legacy. I left feeling proud to be a grandchild of such an amazing man. There were several times I got chocked up. I made the mistake of looking at grandma when we were singing so I struggled to get through the song, and struggled through the great grandkids song-my sweet nephew Payton sang so good. My grandpa loved listening to him and all the other kids. I really struggled when bishop Welch read a letter from the first Presidency addressed to my grandpa and when I learned that our prophet knew of him by name. After the service our family was able to go to the grave site in Logan. I was so glad we did. There were so many family members we were able to visit with and we were all able to place a flower on his casket. It was so nice to see Grandma enjoying everyone there. We had such a nice dinner after.
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You sure got some amazing pictures! I am so sad now that we didn't make the trip up to Logan for the burial - one of those things that will always make me sad! Hope you are surviving these last weeks before this baby comes. Your Powell trip looked amazing - again!
Wow Michelle your grandfathers funeral looked amazing. My pop got a gun salute too. It's emotional for me I feel so patriotic and proud of them for serving their country.
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