Just last week a dear friend of mine lost here 16 year old son quite suddenly. He was happy and healthy and then within a few days he had passed away. It was sad, devastating and heart wrenching. She is a true inspiration to me with her faith, strength and dignity. I am so grateful for my Church and our beliefs in forever. We believe that the family unit goes on forever: Fathers and Mothers, Sons and Daughters. We even believe that she and her husband will be allowed to finish raising their son in the eternities. It is faith and comfort from God and Jesus Christ that help us get through these difficult life experiences. I am so grateful for this knowledge. Thanks, Jeni, for being a true inspiration.
I am so sorry to hear about your friend's son. I could not even imagine the devastation.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lisa for your kind words! I would be lost without the gospel and the good friends that share in that gospel. I am deeply saddened and will miss my son so very much. But I do KNOW that he is in a better place and he awaits our reunion too! Thank you for your love and support. The bear you brought was right next to him until the very end and now I keep it close to me!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to post on your blog. I try and it won't let me. Grrr. The gospel gives us an excellent perspective. Hard things are still hard, but there is hope. :)
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