Eternal Families

I recently found out about a friend of a friend who lost her one year old little boy. His parents were out of town, and his aunt was watching him. While he was napping, he somehow got tangled in the cords of the blinds next to his crib and died. When I heard about this, I sobbed. I prayed for this little family. Most of all, I prayed for the sister who was watching the little boy and how her life has changed. The strength this family has shown is exemplary of how they are using the gospel and the power of prayer to get through this trial. No one can know how much they are hurting, but we can all learn from their experience.

As I thought about this and held my daughter near me, my heart burned with the knowledge of eternal families. Words cannot express my gratitude for being sealed to my husband, and having our daughter be part of our family forever. There is no greater knowledge than that of knowing the church is true, families are forever, and the Lord hears and answers our prayers.

I am not an eloquent writer and have a hard time putting down what I want to say. My friend said it best.

"My sweet friend Brittany lost her little baby boy this week. He was our Brooks age. My heart is so full for her. As we talked last night, I wanted to reassure her of our Heavenly Father's plan. But the horror of such a loss overwhelmed me. I wish that I was a stronger person, I wish that I could carry her through this time of such catastrophic loss and sadness. But I can't. No one can, no one expect our Father in Heaven. So I prayed, and I continue to pray, as well as a multitude of loved ones, for her and her little family. Brittany, I love you. Our Father in Heaven loves you. I know that he sent His son to die for us so that we can live again. I know that we will live forever as complete families forever. I know that He knows your loss. He knows your sorrows. He will bless you with comfort and peace. You have so many people who love and care for you. Daxton is yours forever and for always. WE are promised that we will have the blessing of raising our children who have passed before us. Joseph Smith taught that the infant child who has been laid away in death will come up in the resurrection as a child; he said that you will have the joy, the pleasure and satisfaction of nurturing your child, after his resurrection, until he reaches the full stature of his spirit. He waits for you my sweet friend. You will not miss a moment of his spiritual progression. He is safe, and whole. We will miss you sweet Daxton. You are loved and thought of. May our Father in Heaven keep you and your sweet little family in the hollow of His hand."

If you want to see their blog, and their heart-warming tributes to their son, their blog is http://www.dbkunz.blogspot.com/