When I found him in the foyer he was perfectly happy walking around, but he could have pushed his way outside, climbed the stairs to the balcony, gotten lost in a bathroom, or snagged by someone. I clung to him like never before and sobbed. I had found him. Thank Goodness.
Over the past couple of days I have reviewed this situation and realized how much our Heavenly Father and our Brother Jesus Christ love us and ache when we go our own ways. All They want is for us to come to Them and be safe and loved. They miss us so much and desire to hug and hold us. 3 Nephi 10:4-6 even reminds us that our Savior has gathered us in the past, would gather us now, and will gather us in the future as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings.
I was not only reminded to be a better mother and pay more attention to my children. I also remembered that it is not enough to "play peek-a-boo" with our Father in Heaven. We need more complete interaction and communication through scriptures and prayers. We need to diligently search for Them and try to become like Them. We need to not wander (however innocently) and get lost! Sometimes our wanderings are circular and not much harm will happen since we'll end up in the same spot we left. We'll just have delayed any spiritual growth. However, sometimes our detours are much more dangerous and we could end up a very distant and disastrous scene.
I know our Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ love each one of us and desire to hold us and love us now and forever. They do not want to lose us. However, they love us enough to let us choose...
I choose Them. I choose my family. I choose to not get lost, but to stay on the beautiful, safe, and joyous path so that I can return to live with those I love... forever.
Without further ado, my cute baby:
(I should probably watch him at home too... he is a climbing fool!)
6 comments:
Oh, Dresden! We had that experience with our third child at the mall, and he HAD gone out the door...in November! It was a long 45 minutes until we were reunited, so I understand your fear and relief. Thanks for sharing a beautiful analogy and testimony.
Looks like staying up late is you time to come up with a profound message. So glad you found Reuben and very grateful for you and your testimony expressed so beautifully.
I like you so much. You always have such great reminders and spiritually uplifting messages. Come back, mmmkay?? We miss you all.
Your baby is cute. And big.
So glad you found him, I am even more impressed that you took your kids to a play. Mine wouldn't last too long.
I too love that you can turn this very scary heart tugging experience into a really good spiritual message!
Many hugs!
Well...I know how that feels, it's the worst feeling in the world!
Glad he was quickly found. I love the analogy and the Spirit filled my heart as I read this post, thanks for sharing :)
Those were some scary moments... I had the lockdown already planned in my head as I searched the cast dressing room! Love you, love Reuben, love the Lord!
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