What a STUD my brother Garrett is!
What a hard job my brother has had this past month. For those of you who don't know, Garrett is my only brother. Alot has fallen on his shoulders. He is now the patriarch of our family...the Campbell family. I know he feels the heavy burden, but he IS prepared for it. Throughout our families trial we all leaned on Garrett for hugs, thoughts, guidance, and most importantly the Priesthood. I didn't have my wonderful husband with me, so Garrett served as one that I could go to for blessings and guidance. Garrett was absolutely wonderful! I was amazed at how when us girls would cry and lose it, he would come up to us and cry with us and just hug us...bear hugs...he just isn't as big as my Dad. (: Once at the hospital I had a melt down and he walked with me around the grounds outside. I talked with him what was on my mind and he shared with me counsel and several things out of the scriptures. He knew just what to say. He was perfect...just like my Dad. My Dad and Mom have raised such a wonderful, caring, obedient, kind, funny, witty, smart, awesome son. The list could go on. I am so proud of my brother and what he has done and what he will continue to do. I know my Dad is so proud him.
During the funeral services, Garrett was nominated to give the eulogy...wow! My Mom and him wrote it together and they came up with a perfect synopsis of my Dad's life and what he is about. I know it was hard for Garrett to do, but he delivered it with such brilliance and love. After he read what was prepared he gave an INCREDIBLE testimony. You could tell from what he said and how he said it that he knows of our Heavenly Father's plan WITHOUT a doubt. I was so proud of the MAN that my brother has turned into...not sure when he stopped being a young man...but in those moments I saw the man my Dad always knew Garrett was and IS. My brother also had the task of dedicating my father's grave. (These are the moments when I am glad I am a woman and do not have the priesthood..(:) He said a sweet sincere prayer. I know that must have been very hard, but again he was brilliant. It is hard at any time of your life to lose your Dad, I don't think it would ever be easy...I am not sure how he was able to prepare himself for these moments...but he did. I know he was very prayerful and he listens to the spirit. He keeps himself close to the Lord. He is an honorable priesthood holder. He is amazing.
I am excited to see the path that Garrett will take in his life...wife, kids, company, career, etc. I know he will do it righteously. I know he will love his wife just as my Dad loved my Mom. Garrett...all of us...have seen what a marriage should be like...we have the perfect examples. I know he will be a fun, caring, supportive husband. I know he will be such a great father...I hope he can handle it. (My Dad taught us what goes around comes around (: ) I know he will have a great life. I love Garrett and am so proud of him. He is the greatest brother one could have!
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The world is yours Garrett! Love you!! XOXOXO
3 comments:
I have not talked or seen Garrett for a long time. Sadly my memories of him are locking up my locker at school and throwing soda cans at me.....hehehe.
But when I heard him speak I thought WOW that guy has it together. I can't even try to imagine doing what he did. He did so wonderful at the service!! I was in the mothers lounge when Garrett and you spoke and it was really nice because I could cry all I wanted without people looking at me. :)
I hold my family so dear to my heart and know that we will always be together! I love that promise blessing, it helps so much!
Garrett holds a special place in my heart. He and Nathan are best friends and it is through their friendship that they have both grown up to be great men of the Priesthood. He will always be one of my sons, so to speak. He has truly made your dad proud.
Love,
Lisa
Shannon, your brother amazed me at the funeral! I remember him as such a goofy little kid and when he delivered that Eulogy, he was amazing. I don't think there was one person in that room who did not feel the spirit! I will always remember how I felt during his testimony! :) What a kind hearted man he has become!
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