Today was a day to put things back into perspective. What really matters? ...my husband...my kids...my family...my friends...and my Faith! Faith in our Savior, people and relationships far outway anything else in this mortal life.
What inspires this thinking IS what happened today. My sister-in-law and one of my very best friends said goodby to the hopes and dreams of her tiny baby girl, Journee LaBelle.
Scottee went into preterm labor at 18 weeks and Journee went back home to play with the rest of her eternal family. She has a sister, Trevee and two cousins, Quinn and Baylee to play with. I'm sure that they are looking down on us right now and saying, "Sorry mom, but it's so much better up here. Can't wait for you to come."
It's hard losing a loved one, especially one that you have so many hopes and dreams for; one that you want to give so much to; one that you want to show and teach the wonders of this world to. I remember in the hospital with Quinn, I would tell her that when she gets out of the hospital, I would take her to the beach and let her run in the sand with bare feet; we would run in the sprinkles on the soft grass, smell the flowers and pick bouquets, eat ice cream, search for ladybugs, take naps in the warm sunshine, read fairy tale books, eat snow and so much more. Those simple wonders of this world and raising these precious babies is all that matters to me Today.
I'm so sorry for Scottee's loss, but I know what a wonderful woman she is and I know that her faith in our Savior will carry her through this trial.
(I have to say, though, that deaths of babies is getting a little too comfortable around here.)
And it doesn't seem to matter if you've lost one yourself or not, you still don't know what to say except, "I'm so sorry." And we'll reply, "It's ok." And we'll hug and we'll know that you love us and care enough to say something.
So to those of you reading this, take a minute to go snatch up your little ones, give them lots of kisses and say thank you to our Heavenly Father who loves us enough to send us His little ones to raise and have joy in.
And to Scottee, I love you until the day after forever.
5 comments:
Thanks, Nancy. I needed that.
Nan I'm sorry you dint have a miracle like mine! But I hope you know that I love you sooo much!!! I needed to read that for myself!love you!!!-Am
Nancy, I was up till 3 in the morning reading all of Scottees old posts. I can't believe it happened twice. I don't understand. How is she? Please send our love too. I am really sorry for your family.
You have such beautiful perspective and an amazing testimony. Thank you!!!
This was a good thing for me to read today since my kids made me crazy today. Thanks for the reminder about what precious gifts children are. I need to remember that more often. :)
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