I promise this is the last post for me today, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share something with all of you. Last night, during my routine blog surf, I came across a particular blog that had a profound effect on me. I was looking at one of my sister in laws friends blog who made a reference to a loss another one of her friends had recently suffered. I found the link to the friend's blog curious as to what had happen. This woman just lost her son at the beginning of this month just 9 days after his 1st birthday. He was found in his crib with the blinds cord around his neck and they never got a heartbeat back. I share this with all of you, not as something sad or depressing, but as a reminder as to how precious our children are. It broke my heart as I read of this families suffering, but also at their tremendous faith and testimony. Seeing such strentgh amid such sadness makes you truly appreciate the gospel and those things in our lives that bring us joy. As I shared the story with Curtis, we talked about the tragedy of such a beautiful boys life ending so soon, but knowing that it was his time. The sadness and grief those parents are facing is unimaginable to me, but the peace that comes from knowing that one of your children is already with our Heavenly Father, saved from the evils of the world, is an even more wonderful thought. I checked and rechecked on my kids last night realizing that each day with them is truly a gift from my Heavenly Father and that he has entrusted me with their care in this life. I have known only a couple of people who have lost their children far too soon, and I want them to know that their faith and strength inspires me. The bishop in our ward gave a lesson today on the importance of sharing our testimonies in our home so that are children could learn fromt the example. He also stressed how important it is to tell your children you love them on a regular basis. I want to cherish each and every moment with my children knowing all too well that life is often too short and that things do happen in our lives that we dont expect. I hope I didn't depress anyone, but I felt the need to get my feelings and emotions about how precious our children are and how blessed I feel to be a mom knowing that my family is forever:)
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Oh, that gives me chills. I think about that all the time and check on Addison a million times a night! And it doesn't change when they get older! I still check on Alexis and Christian! Thank you for sharing your testimony!
That is such a horrible story - something like that happening to my baby is just unthinkable. But you're so right that we just need to cherish our children. That wasn't depressing at all - quite the opposite actually! Thanks for sharing.
I cried for days after hearing the story. You start looking at things differently for sure.
Thanks. Today was definitely one of those days when I needed a reminder like this of how precious our children our. Sometimes it's hard not to get caught up in the stresses of life. Thanks for helping me remember to cherish each moment I have with my daughter.
My heart goes out to this family. I would give anything to take their pain away.
wow, thanks for sharing your testimony...we really are lucky to have the gospel in our lives and to have these beautiful spirits come into our lives!! I'm thankful every day for my baby!!!
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