There is something missing now.  Dad has returned to his heavenly home.  This past week was pretty amazing to have family and friends gather to remember and celebrate Dad's life and how he touched all of us.  During that week, I honestly felt joy and comfort and I think that came because Dad was still with us.  Maybe we didn't let him go or maybe he wanted to be there to observe the conversations.  Something happened Friday afternoon that has left me with an empty feeling.  As Dad was laid to his final resting place, I think he moved on to take care of his family that had gone before us.  I have a bit of an empty feeling with me now and while I still have my memories, there is a void now that I will have to let heal in my heart.  I wish I could see what Dad is doing now.  I would like to know who was there to greet him as he entered the spirit world.  I can't imagine my grandparents and uncle were not there to embrace him.  What a joyful reunion it must have been.  But what is next?  What work will Dad be doing?  Will his talents be expanded so he can touch and teach others?  Will he be given a time of rest?  A time to get acclimated?  A time  to enjoy family and friends?  How long before he goes to work bringing the same joy to those in the spirit world that he brought to us down here in this mortal world?  Those are the things I want to know, so I will pray and ponder and try to understand what joy he must be experiencing now that he is free from the restraints of mortality.  In a lot of ways, Dad was never tied down to mortality as he always looked to the skies, ever exploring and always the pioneer looking for the next breakthrough in his work or in his life.  He never saw an obstacle he couldn't overcome and that will be his legacy for his family - always finding joy in his journey, Always pressing forward with a smile.  Thanks for the example Dad!  I love you!!!

Kindness

I've only gotten to know Grandpa Jensen over the past few years. My memories of him are limited, but carry a common theme: kindness. From the first time I met him as Karl's fiancé, to the last time we spoke in person, Grandpa was unfailingly kind to me -- which is something I don't think I can say about anyone else I've ever known.

Over the past several days I've heard so many stories about Grandpa Jensen's vibrant life that I feel I've gotten to know him better now than I was able to over the past few years. I hope that this blog will be a place for you to share your memories and thoughts about this truly remarkable man.

-Kristen