October 17, 1986 – April 2, 2023
Emily Pleasure Bell glided into this life joyfully ringing all of the bells, singing all of the songs, climbing all of the mountains, educating all the kids, making cookies and crafts, writing all of the poems. And he or she quietly slipped away to soar and sing with the angels on 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 on April 2, 2023. These 36 years had been actually crammed with pleasure. Emily started her earthly journey sharing a bunk mattress in West Valley with older sisters Becca (Prisbry) and Anna (Could). She appreciated the preschool in Spring, Texas, however not a lot the kidney surgical procedure because the infant, that brief yr close to Houston. After a brief break at cousin Megan and Katie’s Fruit Heights dwelling, Emily welcomed siblings Kate (Tidwell), Sean, Nate, Jake and Charity (Halverson) to hitch her on the household dwelling on Compton Bench in Farmington. The cousins got here to assist Em and her older sisters pull pranks on the neighborhood, like turning your TV on and off exterior the home.
Em liked her academics at Knowlton Elementary, Farmington Junior Excessive, and Davis Excessive Faculties, and went on to school at Weber State College, graduating from Early Elementary and incomes a grasp’s diploma. She spent one superb semester overseas in Palmyra, New York, close to the Sacred Grove. Later, she liked her Taiwanese youngsters, whom she taught English within the island nation. And the love of her life, Colby Bell, joined her there to complete that yr in Taiwan and different close by islands earlier than the 2 sealed their love on the Temple of the Bountiful in 2009. They liked the deer of their Bountiful yard, and the younger girls she taught whereas residing there.
Her poem, “Your Coronary heart, My Drum,” captures her emotions about Colby and extra: My journey isn’t alone – Although the burden appears heavy – And my soul is so weary – I discover solace within the starlight – And the heat of your pores and skin – And I give up to sleepy calm — to Your drum. The very day Colby moved them into their new dwelling in Farmington, Emily centered on a distinct type of motherhood and gave delivery to her first little one, Zoe, adopted by Crew the following yr, and Marley a couple of years later. This poem by Em is about these beloved youngsters and about herself: “Hiya Butterfly” — Cute caterpillar – Are you able to think about – What’s forward? – That these plump white clouds – Would change into your mattress.
Studying, exploring, loving and educating had been all vital to Em. Earlier than turning into a mom, she liked extra college students and liked educating them at Challenger College in Farmington; American Preparatory Academy in West Valley; Jefferson Academy in West Kaysville; and Wasatch Peak in North Salt Lake. And lots of little ones joined her personal youngsters at Miss Ems Thinkin Issues Dr Preschool. Seuss Pre-College within the artsy basement of her Farmington dwelling. She loved making superb gingerbread homes and cookies, and he or she discovered individuals who liked the enterprise with these creations and her artistic educating instruments. In 2018, Em and Colby took their younger household on an epic six-month journey, celebrating Christmas in Costa Rica, adopted by time collectively to discover and reside among the many folks for a month straight on Oahu; Fiji; New Zealand; Australia; Taiwan; and the Large Island of Hawaii. She undoubtedly selected religion and braveness over concern.
Regardless that Em got here again with a breast most cancers prognosis, the couple did not let it maintain them again. This poem appears related: “Damaged and Lovely” As I shed my outdated pores and skin – and became my new kind – a shattering sound echoed all through the home – a bowl smashing within the kitchen – Later, my toddler checked out me sheepishly – and mentioned with regret – mother, I am sorry I broke the bowl right now – It is okay, got here my easy reply – Generally issues should be damaged – Damaged is gorgeous.
In 2020, after buying an old-fashioned bus, the Bell household bought their dwelling in Farmington and have become schoolchildren residing in a transformed college bus, persevering with their household highway journeys by Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana. 1000’s of individuals adopted their adventures on social networks. 1000’s of others adopted her path with most cancers. She selected religion, love and hope over concern. One other poem: “Hearth within the bones” When you had no most cancers in your bones — How might you understand — A fireplace that burns — When do they develop again? — The flame thirsts and rages — The recent sting is sharp and piercing — There’s nothing to do — However breathe cool gas into the hearth — With the sound of breath — And the main target is merged — If you welcome the dancing embrace of the flame — For that is my function — That is my story — I’ve chosen this one destiny – I requested for a revival – And God grants my want – With well being in my navel – And marrow in my bones – I belief that God leads me – And skinny for no motive – Generally appears are deceiving – I imagine that on this dying has life — After I crumble to ashes — And rise — With new life on wings.
There are such a lot of folks Emily wish to thank, together with her earthly angel neighbors of their Bloomington third Ward, household, pals, and so many medical professionals all over the world. She would additionally ask us all to decide on religion, love and hope over concern.
PS – Listed below are some excerpts from a few of her different poems: “Treasures within the Shadows” – It occurred to me a couple of years in the past that typically it’s important to stroll by the darkness to activate the sunshine. So usually we draw back from our shadows, afraid of the monsters, reminiscences, and feelings that lurk inside. After which, as mild floods our house, typically we squint to accommodate because the darkness shifts. There are treasures to be discovered in the dead of night, and simply think about our pleasure when the sunshine reveals the lengthy awaited treasures discovered. By embracing our shadows, we invite others to do the identical.
“At all times Christmas” – I do know it isn’t about what I give – Or what I get – It is concerning the pleasure of being without end Me – Irrespective of my form – Irrespective of my age – I am written in His palms – I I’ll all the time be His – The reward has already been given – And it has already been acquired – there is no such thing as a want to attend for Christmas.
“Like Bushes” – Study to sway with the wind – Dance with arms outstretched within the rain – Stand – Let it fall – Take all of it in – Above all else – Do not resist the seasons – As they wax and wane and fade – Breathe all of it in – See the sweetness – Heat as much as change — Invite progress — Then begin over
“Simply be”—feeling a bit resentful and really impatient, I insisted—I can train! I can sleep. I can draw. I can prepare dinner, clear, write, communicate, serve and share. I am right here! – The wind has died down. The sky was silent. – I do not perceive! I cried, I am prepared! – The wind whispered once more – Simply to be – What? Simply be? What does that imply? What am I doing? – I thundered out loud. – was heard gasping in response.
“I need to belief” – Heavenly Father – I really feel so small and weak. – I am not even certain what phrases to say. “Heavenly Father,” I need to belief. – Let go of concern, infant – it’s mandatory. – Religion, it’s actual – Prayer, it could heal – I really like my youngsters – Take a look at me – Give me your fears – Be quiet, calm your coronary heart – I’m the start.
“Indignant” – I am so indignant – It is not truthful – I am in ache – My coronary heart is damaged – It is not truthful to my youngsters – It is not truthful to Colby – It is not truthful to me – It is torture and struggling – And I am so indignant inside – i believe i hate you – i do know i do not.
“Life on the knees” — A heavy burden — Squeezes my chest — Holds my breath — Awaiting my destiny — I ponder about dying — My soul aches for relaxation — I reside life on my knees — I all the time belief in God, He hears my prayers — “Breathe” is a delicate whisper — Let life in — Let go of the outdated — Breathe in and begin over.
A celebration of Emily’s life will probably be held on Tuesday, April eleventh at 1:00 PM on the Farmington North Stake Middle, 729 Shepard Lane (subsequent to the Knowlton Elementary College that Emily liked a lot). Visitation will probably be held Monday night from 6:00 PM to eight:00 PM and Tuesday previous to companies, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, each on the Stake Middle. Emily’s stays will probably be interred within the Farmington Metropolis Cemetery.
Providers will probably be broadcast reside. A 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 st Metcalfe Mortuary web site for condolences, full obituary and funeral listings.
