I've gained a lot. My sweet friend Julie lost everything in an hour. While she read a book. Her sweet husband and baby boy were gone for now, but not forever.
This life we are in can at times just take my breath away with its sadness. I love my children and husband so much and I can't even begin to fathom the loss she feels. But I take them for granted every day and I let a million things keep me from reaching my potential as a woman, a mother and a wife. I have been brought to my knees as I have pleaded for understanding and faith. What I have gained is a new perspective on my life. A new appreciation for the gospel I am so blessed to be a part of. A new faith in the plan I have been taught. A new love for my everyday blessings. A new spirit of faith and a love for my Savior and His atonement. It is the reason to go on, and the strength to do it.
We only truly believe what we live each day. So everyday I will live more fully what I believe. Love and appreciation for each moment, each kiss, each cuddle, each laugh and and everything that comes in between it all.
5 comments:
Your kids are growing so fast! And still are SOOO cute!
That is SO sad. It is so hard to not let that thinking get you down. I always am worried that will happen... But you are so right we just need to not take our family for granted and know our Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us
Your words put my thoughts to pen exactly. Little things just don't matter as much as they once did and they take so much of our time up. I think we were all awakened to a new perspective and pray for Julie daily.
After reading your post on facebook, I read her story and just sat crying at my computer. She has been on my mind ever since as well as my prayers. I just can't even begin to imagine how she feels and how hard it will be for her to slowly heal. I don't even know her but admire her strength and faith so much. It sure makes a lot of ridiculous things we worry about very insignificant. Your kids are so darling and looking so grown up I just can't believe it! Hope you are all well.
I can't stop thinking about your friend either. She's been in my prayers.
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