We have had an emotional weekend in our family. On Friday a sweet family in our ward lost their 16 month old baby in an accidental drowning. She is in my Bunko group and I have known the family for years. Her dad is the current bishop in my ward and they are the most amazing family. The news of his death was heartbreaking for our family! It has affected us more than we could ever imagine! Her sweet boy was just a couple of months older than Leif. I was able to cook dinner for the entire family and extended family the next day and take it to their house. I was amazed at the love and support from all of our ward. I am so grateful to have the gospel in our life. Wards are an amazing family in our church and very much needed at times like these!
The next day on our way to church we got into a pretty bad car accident. Airbags went off and everything! We were all okay, but not the car! Normally I would have been in a very foul mood about the whole situation, but all I could think about was this poor family and the trials they are going through. It put a whole new perspective on things for us. I hope from now on our family, okay mostly myself, can keep from getting so upset about the little trials in our lives and focus on the gospel and Savior and how we should be living our lives. We all came home and said a family prayer thanking him for our safety that day and all of our blessings! The first counselor in the bishopric even called us from church to see if we were okay. Someone else going to church had seen us and let the bishopric know what happened. What a ward! I am truly grateful for the knowledge I have about the gospel and the opportunities I have to live it!
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I can't even begin to imagine! I'm glad to hear that y'all are ok!
heather... it's so sad to hear of a child's death, even if you don't know them... i don't know what i would do without the gospel. i don't know how people sit in hospital rooms holding thier sick babies, or deal with tragedies, such as a child's death, without the comfort that the gospel brings. a little girl in our ward (8 years old) went up to the pulpit on sunday and bore her testimony about sharing the gospel. she had so much conviction and basicly told us all to get out there and do it. it really makes you realize how blessed we are to have the gospel when we rely on it so much, and how important it is to share it. i'm so glad to hear that you are all ok after the accident. i have enjoyed reading your last posts as well. i had no idea that lily had health problems. that's amazing that she didn't have to have surgery and is such a trooper with her casts! she looks just like you. i love your smile. you really have beautiful children.
glad to hear you guys are all okay. that must have been super scary.
Thank's for sharing...you do a good job with the blog and we appreciate you & are so thankful it was only your van that got hurt. Hug's Mom & Dad
glad to hear that you guys are ok. car accidents are scary. i hope you're all making it through this tough time with your friends. i hate hearing about stories like this. just keep being the great friend that you are to them. that's what will help them make it through. and as a total side note, check your e-mail and tell me what day would work best for you to get together. it sounds like getting together in the afternoon would work best for everyone, probably on tuesday. let me know.
Oh Heather that is so sad about your friends child. What a reality check, and your car accident too. I'm so glad you guys are okay. We'll keep your friends in our prayers.
We are glad that you guys are all okay. We'll keep you and your friends in our thoughts and our prayers.
Heather,
I can't believe I found you. Leon and I have been wondering about you for years. What a gorgeous family you have.
Sorry to hear of the recent sad news of your friends.
You are a good example of an amazing mom and friend.Keep in touch. Check out our blog.
Ashley your old roommate
Amazing post it helps me put my life into perspective. Thanks for sharing. I am glad to hear you are alright. My heart goes out to you and your ward members.
Kellie
What a great post and a sad story. I agree about being thankful for the gospel in our lives and the plan of salvation. I'm glad you guys are okay! On a side note, that is such a cute picture of you. You're looking so trim! :)
Wow, that is a scary story. Hope you guys are all okay. Life definitely hands out strange trials at times.
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