TWO BROTHERS SERVING THE LORD

I wanted to start the year off with a tribute to both of my brothers. Both have helped me so much in life, and both are preparing the way for the Lord.






J.K. Haws died in a car accident on 6/3/2006. He was lucky enough to receive his patriotical blessing a couple of weeks before he died. At the time he was preparing to go on a mission, and in his patriotical blessing it said that he would serve a mission in a foreign land. I must say that Heaven is about as foreign as it gets. I miss having Sunday dinner with J.K. and eating his tuna casserole that looked nothing like tuna casserole. I miss him begging me to come over to his apartment at 2 in the morning just to watch an old episode of the Muppet's. I especially miss our late night talks in which he always assured me that everything would be alright.

I must say that I am the luckiest soul to have such an incredible younger brother, and to know that he is currently doing the Lord's work. It is such a comfort to know the plan of salvation, and to know that maybe someone out there is watching out for me.

Elder Heber Chester Haws has been serving in the Kennewick, WA mission since last April. This has been a really hard adjustment for me. Heber was probably one of my top 3 best friends. He was my country dance partner, constantly took me out to Mimi's, shared once a week temple trips, always kicked my trash in Chess, helped me move yearly, and always shared that giggle that we liked to call "The Heber Magic." I am so proud to have such a brother who is so strong in the gospel, and is constantly encouraging me on the right path.

J.K. and Heber.... I love you always!