Welcome to the Grief and Belief podcast, hosted by David Mickelson and Kori Andrews, featuring Tiffany Oldham. Tiffany shares her powerful story of faith and the reality of angels. Tiffany and her husband, Jed, are married 18 years and live in a farming community outside Spanish Fork, Utah, raising their five children. They discuss their oldest son, George, a beloved "leader of the pack". George was an energetic, funny, and curious boy, earning the nickname "Curious George" and enjoying numerous activities like karate and football. George, who loved animals, passed away in a devastating accident on March 6, 2021, at age 12, while riding his new bike near their home.
Tiffany recounts the horrifying moment of realizing George would not survive, despite Jed’s attempts at life-saving measures. Feeling utterly hopeless, Tiffany knelt on the road, praying aloud and repeatedly begging Heavenly Father to send His angels to be with George, her husband, and their children. A major tender mercy arrived as she recalled that just two nights earlier, the family had unexpectedly watched a video titled "One-on-One" about a father who accidentally ran over his son, allowing her to bear testimony of the plan of salvation beforehand. Tiffany now relies completely on Heaven’s help, recognizing that the task of enduring such grief is impossible to carry alone. She feels supported by "loving hands" and knows she is "not alone" in her suffering.
Despite the agonizing reminders near their home, Tiffany felt an overwhelming feeling that George wanted them to stay and continue pursuing the dreams they shared. The family embraced the powerful symbolism derived from Jed’s last instruction to George—to "open the gate". This led to their motto: "living life like someone left the gate open," which Tiffany views as a message from George encouraging them to live fully and make new memories. She sees George as being on another mission and prays to be his companion, connecting with him through the Holy Ghost, as angels speak through its power. Tiffany and her family honor George through temple work, even establishing the tradition of "Christmas in heaven," where his friends and family gather to perform ordinances. She testifies that the Savior Jesus Christ loves us so much that He provides angels and constant reminders that "He's mindful of me".
Resources: One-On-One YouTube Video
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