I have spent that last 45 minutes reading the heartwarming testimony of a mother who sweetly tells about the loss of her 18 month old daughter. I have cried, laughed, and cried harder thinking about what this loving mother has said about her daughter, her husband, complete strangers, and the gospel. If I ever have a grain of testimony so strong I will be lucky. I can't even imagine what it would be like to lose Wy or Conner and I am not so sure that I could find the good in it that this family has. It has been good for me to reflect on my belief in eternal families and a loving Father who knows what is best for us and loves us - unconditionally. This morning I am moved and I will let the little things go and I will hug my children, get down on the floor and play with them, read to them, listen to them when they tell me a story; I will hug my husband when he gets home from work and spend time with him. I will be a better mother, wife, daughter, friend, sister, aunt and I will humbly thank my Heavenly Father for the gifts in my life.
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This article appeared in The Standard Journal: http://uvsj.com/upper_valley_religion/article_de262178-d744-11df-8560-001cc4c002e0.html
1 comment:
You're a great mom. I love this post. I am sure each day you play with your sweet boys. I know you do. It's just that stories like these make the day a little sweeter and more cherished.
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