We decided that the best option for us was to bury him in the Alpine City Cemetery. My grandpa graciously said that we could bury him on top of his son, who died quite a few years ago. My dad made a beautiful casket for sweet Lee. Everything just came together perfectly. We are so blessed to have so many people that love us and "just did!" We buried him on January 3. It was one of the saddest, hardest day of my life. I don't think anyone should have to bury their child. No one. I felt like it was an out of body experience. I was there, I was doing the motions, but it didn't feel real. I couldn't believe that I was actually doing this. We had a beautiful Grave Side Service, and might I add that it was a beautiful day. For January it was unbelievable, I think it was 50 degrees that day. Perfect. My dad conducted, we sang Families can be Together Forever, my Grandpa Woodruff gave a prayer, Bob (Scott's Dad) Spoke (he did a wonderful job), my kids sang I Am a Child of God, Steve (Scott's Brother) said the closing prayer, Scott dedicated the grave, and then my wonderful Relief Society Sisters organized a balloon releasing. It was perfect. I think I have over a thousand pictures of that day. I don't know what to share, I will do my best. 
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Lee Beck Johnson- Part 3
Posted by KristenJohnson at 8:06 AM
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Oh my word how sweet. It just brings me to tears to know that you and your family had to go through an experience like that. Literally... I'm crying as I write this. I am so sorry Kristen. But as mentioned before, we are so lucky to have the gospel and to know we have second chances with those we love. I truly admire you. Hope all is well.
Kristen I love you and your sweet family! My heart just breaks for you.I cried my eyes out reading this. You are amazingly strong and we are so blessed to have the gospel in our lives especially during these times. I cannot imagine not having the gospel. Stay strong and know you are loved:) Teara Taylor
Oh Kris, I love you. I know that was so hard for you to write, but you are going to be so grateful to have that. Life sucks sometimes, and that is the truth. But, I am so glad that you have been feeling Heavenly Father's love for you and your family. His casket is absolutely beautiful! As times goes on know that I am not forgetting about you, and I know there are a lot of other people thinking about you and praying for you. I know that we are given some hard things to deal with, but stay on your knees and you won't have to do it alone. I'm so sorry. Love you.
Kristen, i found your blog through Nikki's. I had no idea about your story with baby Lee. I hung on every word you wrote and cried through all of the posts. What strength you and your family must have!
Sending you guys all my love from Texas.
Love, melissa (snyder) wood
Kristen, I'm so sorry. I hope you continue to find and have peace. You have a beautiful family and what an addition Lee will make when the time comes to be with him again. You're a strong mama, I've always thought that about you. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers.
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