It makes me reflect on how much I love Tyler and how much of a sweet spirit he is. That God entrusted me to be his mom. That he trusted me enough to know that I would do my best to take care of him.
Makes me think about the role I get to play as a mother.
A Quoute I found that helps me realize just how my role plays in the whole plan
Motherhood - The Highest and Noblest of Work in this Life!
Elder Russell M. Nelson on motherhood:
“During my professional career as a doctor of medicine, I was occasionally asked why I chose to do that difficult work. I responded with my opinion that the highest and noblest work in this life is that of a mother. Since that option was not available to me, I thought that caring for the sick might come close. I tried to care for my patients as compassionately and competently as Mother cared for me.
Many years ago the First Presidency issued a statement that has had a profound and lasting influence upon me. “Motherhood,” they wrote, “is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.
Because mothers are essential to God’s great plan of happiness, their sacred work is opposed by Satan, who would destroy the family and demean the worth of women.” Russell M. Nelson, “Our Sacred Duty to Honor Women,” Ensign, May 1999, 38
Although I have not lost a child and can't know exactly what this mother is going through, I feel for her shattered dreams of "what if's" and the grieving of what they "Should" be doing. But nothing is compared to her loss right now.
Ironically we were walking across the neighborhood a week ago and their house had a gorgeous yellow flower on it. I took a picture. It was a long day and that flower made me slow down and think.
Hug your kids tighter tonight. Love them. Remember why we had them. Kiss them and say a prayer for this mom.
5 comments:
That is too sad. I don't even want to imagine how that poor family must be feeling.
That is horribly sad. She is in my prayers!
Wow. Wow. Wow.
Nancy, thanks for sharing your thoughts along with this story. Life is precious--not just our babies, but all those we love. Thanks.
What a tragic story!!!! I feel so sorry for her. Thank-you for reminding us all to cherish all our loved ones. Maybe you can think of something to comfort her the same way her flowers strenthed you. SURE LOVE YA!!!!
I love this site. Maybe you can think of something to comfort her the same way her flowers strenthed you. SURE LOVE YA!!!! Thanks.
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