17 October 1986 – 2 April 2023
Emily Pleasure Bell slipped into this life with pleasure, ringing all of the bells, singing all of the songs, climbing all of the mountains, educating all the youngsters, making all of the cookies and crafts, and writing all of the poems. And he or she quietly slipped away to soar and sing with angels over Palm Sunday. She selected religion over concern.
She was born Emily Pleasure Miller on October 17, 1986 to Mary and David at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake Metropolis and left her closing earthly dwelling in Bloomington, St. George, Utah, April 2, 2023 These 36 years had been really stuffed with pleasure. Emily started the earthly journey sharing a bunk mattress in West Valley with older sisters Bekah (Prisbrey) and Anna (Might). She liked preschool in Spring, Texas, however not a lot the kidney surgical procedure as a toddler that quick 12 months close to Houston. After a short interlude at her cousin Megan and Katie’s Fruit Heights place, Emily welcomed siblings Cait (Tidwell), Shawn, Nate, Jake and Charity (Halverson), who joined her on the household’s dwelling on Compton Bench in Farmington. The cousins came visiting to assist Em and her older sisters play neighborhood pranks like turning your TV on and off exterior the house.
Em liked her academics at Knowlton Elementary, Farmington Junior Excessive and Davis Excessive Faculties and attended faculty early at Weber State College the place she graduated in Early Elementary and earned a grasp’s diploma. She spent a wonderful semester overseas stationed in Palmyra, New York, close to the Sacred Grove. Later, she liked her Taiwanese kids, whom she taught English in that island nation. And the love of her life, Colby Bell, joined her there to complete that 12 months in Taiwan and different close by islands earlier than the 2 sealed their love on the Bountiful Temple in 2009. They liked the deer of their Bountiful backyard, and the younger ladies , she taught whereas residing there.
Her verse titled “Your Coronary heart My Drum” captures her emotions about Colby and extra: My journey will not be alone – Although the burden feels heavy – And my soul so weary – I discover consolation in starlight – And the heat of your pores and skin – And I give up say to the sleepy pause — By your drum. The day Colby moved them into a brand new Farmington dwelling, Emily was centered on a special type of maternal transfer, giving start to her firstborn Zoe, adopted the subsequent 12 months by Crew and some years later Marley. This verse by Em speaks of the beloved kids and of herself: “Howdy Butterfly” — Candy caterpillar — Do you will have any concept — What’s forward? — That the puffy white clouds — could nicely develop into your mattress.
Studying, exploring, loving and educating had been important to Em. Earlier than turning into a mom, she liked a number of college students and liked educating them at Challenger College in Farmington; the American Preparatory Academy of West Valley; Jefferson Academy in West Kaysville; and Wasatch Peak in North Salt Lake. And plenty of little ones joined her personal kids in Miss Em’s Thinkin Issues Dr. Seuss Pre-College within the artsy basement of her Farmington dwelling. She liked making wonderful gingerbread homes and cookies and had a enterprise loving crowd with these creations and her inventive creative educating supplies. In 2018, Em and Colby took their younger household on a grand six-month journey celebrating Christmas in Costa Rica, adopted by time collectively exploring and residing among the many folks for a month at a time in Oahu; Fiji; New Zealand; Australia; Taiwan; and the massive island of Hawaii. She undoubtedly selected religion and braveness over concern.
Though Em returned to a breast most cancers analysis, the couple did not let it maintain them again. This verse appears related: “Damaged and Stunning” As I shed my previous pores and skin – and stepped into my new type – a shattering sound rang by means of the home – as a bowl broke within the kitchen – Later my toddler seemed up at me sheepishly – and mentioned with regret – Mother, I am sorry I broke a bowl at present – It is OK, got here my straightforward reply – Generally issues have to interrupt – Damaged is gorgeous.
In 2020, after buying an old style bus, the Bell household bought their Farmington dwelling and have become college college students residing out of the transformed bus, persevering with their household journey explorations of Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. Hundreds of individuals adopted their journey on social media. A number of thousand adopted her journey with most cancers. She selected religion, love and hope over concern. One other verse: “Fireplace within the bones” Until you’ve got had bone most cancers – How would you already know – The fireplace that burns – As they develop again? — The flame is thirsty and fierce — The recent sting sharp and piercing — There’s nothing to do — However breathe cool gasoline to the fireplace — With the sound of the breath — And a spotlight fused — As you welcome the flames’ dancing embrace — For that is my function — That is my story — I selected this future — I prayed for rebirth — And God grants my want — With well being in my navel — And marrow in my bones — I belief God to information me — And lean not by my very own understanding – Generally appearances deceive – I belief that there’s life on this dying – As I crumble to ashes – And rise – With new life in my wings.
There are such a lot of that Emily needs us to thank, together with the earthly angel neighbors of their Bloomington third Ward, household, mates, and so many healthcare professionals around the globe. She would additionally ask us all to decide on religion, love and hope over concern.
PS – Listed here are a number of excerpts from a few of her different verses: “Treasures in Shadows” – A number of years in the past it dawned on me that generally it’s a must to stroll by means of the darkness to activate the sunshine. So usually we shrink back from our shadows, afraid of the monsters, reminiscences and feelings that lurk inside. And so when gentle floods our area, we generally squint to regulate because the darkness shifts. There are treasures to be discovered at midnight, and simply think about our pleasure when the sunshine reveals the long-awaited treasures recovered. After we embrace our shadows, we invite others to do the identical.
“All the time Christmas” – I do know it isn’t about what I give – or what I obtain – It is in regards to the pleasure of being me perpetually – Irrespective of my form – Irrespective of my age – I am written in His palms – I’ll all the time be his — The reward was already given — And already acquired — No want to attend until Christmas.
“Akin to the Timber” — Study to sway with the wind — Dance with arms large within the rain — Stand tall — Let it fall — Obtain all of it — Above all — Resist not the seasons — As they wax and wane and fade — Spirit take all of it in — See the wonder — Bask within the change — Invite the expansion — Then start once more
“Simply be” – Feeling a bit disturbed and vastly impatient, I insisted – I can train! I can bake. I can paint. I can cook dinner and clear and write and speak and serve and share. I am right here! – The wind was calm. The sky was nonetheless. – I don’t perceive it! I cried, I am prepared! — The wind whispered once more — Simply be — What? Simply be? What does it imply? What ought to I do? – I thundered loudly. — Be got here the breathless reply.
“Will belief” – Heavenly Father – I really feel so small and weak. — I am not even certain of — the phrases to be spoken. — Heavenly Father, — I’ll belief. — Let go of the concern, toddler — it’s essential to. — Religion it is actual — Prayer it may heal — I like my kids — Have a look at me — Give me your concern — Be nonetheless, calm your coronary heart — I am the start.
“Anger” – I am so indignant – It is not honest – The ache is breaking me – My coronary heart is damaged – It is not honest to my children – It is not honest to Colby – It is not honest to me – That is torture and ache – And I am SO indignant inside – I believe I hate you – I do know I do not.
“Life on my knees” — A crushing weight — Tightens my chest — Chokes the breath — Awaits my destiny — Inquisitive about loss of life — My soul wants relaxation — Dwell life on my knees — All the time trusting God hears my prayers — “Breathe” comes the inaudible whisper — Let life in — Let the previous go — Breathe and start once more.
A celebration of Emily’s life will probably be held on Tuesday, April 11 at 1:00 PM on the Farmington North Stake Middle, 729 Shepard Lane (subsequent to Knowlton Elementary College, which Emily liked a lot). Visitation will probably be held Monday night from 18.00-20.00 and on Tuesdays earlier than the providers, from 11.30 to 12.30 each within the Stake Middle. Emil’s mortal stays will probably be laid to relaxation within the Farmington Metropolis Cemetery.
The providers will probably be reside streamed. Hyperlink will probably be posted on the backside of her obituary on the Metcalf Mortuary web site.
Preparations are beneath the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Go to Metcalf Mortuary web site for condolences, full obituary and funeral listings.