This week has been a mixed emotions week. I don’t know how many of you not in Stansbury heard about this little boy in our neighborhood. We did not know the family. On Sunday there were a bunch of ambulances zipping past our house and then a helicopter flying off to SLC. What happened was just so sad. You can read the story here. Absolutely heartbreaking. It is hard not to cry every time I think about it. Red and light blue ribbons are tied on trees and mailboxes all over the neighborhood, because those were this little boy’s favorite colors. The funeral is tomorrow. My boys and I have talked about it a lot. And we all cried together. Devon said a prayer, “We’re thankful that Heavenly Father and Jesus are taking care of the little boy who got dead.” Carson’s prayer tonight was, “Please bless the family to be comforted and have peace.” Many many questions have been asked by my boys, and I am so extremely thankful that we have the gospel to explain things to them. That it is ok to be sad and to mourn with those who mourn. And that ultimately Heavenly Father knows best and we have to trust Him. I read NieNie Dialogues (she herself is amazing), and this week she posted about this video and it is so powerful. My favorite part is where the man explains that he was a vessel for all the goodness of the Savior to shine through—and that all he had to do was not get in the way of that. He says it so well, so really, go watch it. It’ll make you cry, but it will also make you feel the love of Heavenly Father and Jesus! I am so thankful for the Savior and His Atonement. And that it isn’t just for sinners, but that it can really heal any wound. When I catch glimpses like this, of the Power of the Atonement, I am so thankful to know what I know. What an amazing power we have been blessed to partake of. There really are no words to explain it. This week has been sad, but also very happy. My family has grown closer. My boys have been much kinder to each other. Carson told Devon tonight that he was going to do all his chores for him tomorrow, because he loves him so much. Stories like these just make me realize how fragile life is. I can’t get enough of my kids this week. I hope I can remember how I am feeling so that I can make the most of my time with my family.
That is such a sad story. I can't imagine how that family is feeling, my heart and prayers go out to them.
It's hearing stories like this, that make me realize just how important family is. Not how clean and lovely our homes are, not the vacations you take, not how much you accomplish each day, or the car you drive… just family.
Good for you for taking it as an opportunity to teach your kids and to help strengthen your family.
(Now I'm going to go re-apply my mascara, since it's all run down my cheeks.)
I saw that video just last week with McKay. That guy is amazing! I can't imagine how much pain he was and is feeling.Then to humble yourself enough to let Heavenly Fahter do His work. It's really extraordinary!
Your boys are so sweet. You must be there mom!
I wondered if you guys knew that boy. It is just such a horrible thing to imagine going thru. But yes, how blessed we are to have the gospel to give us comfort and peace. And how sweet how you have been able to talk about it with your boys and how they've been extra kind to each other.