Today I attended a funeral. A family that we are close to (not because we do everything together or anything, we just truly enjoy being with them and they are just wonderful, amazing people) had their 6 month old boy pass away Monday morning. I went to the viewing last night. Although I thought all day to try to find an excuse not to go, but I knew that would be unbelievably selfish, I needed to go, for them. I was sooooo glad that I went. It was a very neat experience. The mother, truly an inspiration. She was telling stories and smiling and very at peace. The father was the same. I was blown away by their strength and their testimonies. The dad spent time this week making the casket and it was absolutely beautiful. And the baby looked so very angelic. He looked so peaceful. Their girls were happy and thoughtful, telling me about their gaurdian angel. What an amazing family. Then, today Jeff and I went to the funeral services. Their was such an amazing spirit throughout the entire service. The feeling of peace and acceptance in their speaking was quite impressive. I just keep thinking how grateful I am to have the gospel in my life. To know that there is a life after this mortal world and that our families can be eternal families. That knowledge is such a comfort to me. I am truly blessed just to know this family and lucky enough to have them be part of my families life. I hope they remain strong and faithful and pray for them daily. I know that I definately take my own children for granted at times and am working daily at taking time to stop and smell the roses, who the heck cares if the dishes are done???
Friday, September 5, 2008
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I am so sorry for your friends. I can't even imagine trying to get through life without the gospel. Without what we know about our life before, our life now, and the life we have to come this one would be too hard. I know Heavenly Father loves us or he wouldn't have given us this wonderful plan to help us through. Even though we know everything is as it should be, the pain of loss is still hard to bear. Glad you could see their strength and can take comfort in the common knowledge we share.
Can't even imagine! Made me cry and I don't even know them!
I would have to agree 100%! Mike and Clarice are amazing, and I know it couldn't have been in any way easy for them to have to deal with everything, and they've done it with such amazing grace, and strength!!!
She called me today to tell me that Kendra had her baby today. 5 weeks early, but healthy, and fully developed!! I guess the little girl just had to wait until the dust settled, and then she'd make her appearance in this world!!
My heart goes out to your friends as I can't even imagine being in their situation. They sound like a truley amazing family...makes me appreciate the simple things in life! I agree with you, we all need to stop and smell the roses more often and not worry about those darn dishes or in my case the never ending piles of laundry!
These are the moments that bring us back to the reality of how precious our families are huh? Thanks for sharing, and bringing me back!
I was talking to nik's sister kelsey and I guess she watched this child at the hospital, she works in the PICU and was pretty upset by this loss. I am glad to hear the family seemed at peace and was happy to tell her that it was a nice service. I don't even have children yet and am still so sad for this family. Hope they really are ok and know they will see their child again someday.
w o w.
What a sweet yet heart-wrenching experience...
beautiful post.
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