Tyler John Ballif

Our little nephew, Tyler John was born on October 5, 2007. He was a perfect spirit. Tyler was born with some very significant health problems. He had a poorly developed brain along with a large amount of water on his brain. He also suffered from a major heart deformity. He brightened all of our lives. He brought with him a very real and special spirit. He taught us all to better appreciate and understand the Plan of Salvation and helped us all to see the eternal perspective. He passed away on October 29, 2007. He lived a miraculous 24 days and with his presence taught each of us something more about love and the value of family along with a strenthened testimony in our Heavenly Father's plan for us. For me personally, I have had a stronger desire to obey God's commandments hoping to, one day, prove myself worthy to meet Tyler in the next life and be able to join with him as a family. It has been hard for our family, especially his parents, JP and Mary, but thank goodness for the gospel that offers us comfort and peace in our time of sorrow. Thank Goodness for our Savior who sacrificed on our behalves and made an atonement not only for our sins but, also, our sorrows.