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May 18, 2026

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MelMay 14, 2017

He is missed, I have enjoyed so many of his articles.

Diane GodboutMay 13, 2017

Could you post a picture of the painting for all of us to see please?

Christine MingMay 12, 2017

Who wrote this story? Christine Ming

Robin PrestonMay 12, 2017

What a beautiful story! It is obvious it is a precious memory of your mother. Thank you for your willingness to share it with us.

DianeMay 10, 2017

Thank you for reprinting this story. I love all of his works and miss his articles.

KathyMay 9, 2017

Thank you for this beautiful story. I'm so glad I got to read it!

Margaret ThomsonMay 9, 2017

Thank you for a beautiful story about an amazing women,your mother and sharing it.

DavidMay 9, 2017

I miss Larry so much. Thanks for keeping his work going. Thanks for posting this story.

BrookeMay 9, 2017

I agree with Margaret. I would also love to see this special picture. I missed this article the first time. Thanks for reposting.

Margaret Taylor-HillMay 9, 2017

I would love to see this picture.

OrvaMay 9, 2017

Thanks for helping to keep Larry's memory alive through this story. I loved reading it again.

Susanne DavidsonMay 9, 2017

Such a beautiful story and article. It gave me great hope and strength as I am going through some great physical health challenges just now. But I know the Saviour loves me and this is all for a purpose . Thank you for this beautiful uplifting writing. I love and loved all of Larry Barkdalls articles and read them always.

Burger BobMay 9, 2017

A tremendous article indeed. It is so interesting to miss the important message until a quiet moment comes along and we are able to be approached in a teaching moment by the Holy Ghost, who, in this case, sent a powerful message from our Savior and Heavenly Father. As I got to the end of the article, I started to cry as I remembered my own special anchor that the Savior has given me. I have dreamed since I was a little boy of being wrapped in the actual arms of my Savior's love when this life is over. I was promised by my grandpa Brady just before he died that when I finally leave this life and get to go home, he will be there to greet me. It will be a greeting with a great big hug because he was known for his hugs. I have told many a person that I want that hug and that a hug from the Savior has to be just that much better and I do not want to do anything that will compromise the opportunity for those two hugs. Although I am not perfect, I live for that day! Thank you for republishing this article.

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