13 years ago, my husband and I woke up. For a split milli-second we were disoriented and thought it had all been a horrible dream. Reality sunk in with an outpouring of tears. We really did lose our baby son.
Today marks that day of waking up and realizing we needed to move forward. The only way to move forward and to handle the loss was and is through the help, comfort, support, and love of our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ. Scriptures and prayers are literally our lifeline and connection to the promises of the eternities.
I rediscovered this scripture this morning:
Psalms 126:3, 5-6
The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
I am thankful for the blessings of the gospel, for the plan of salvation and happiness. Even though this life presents trials and difficulties, sweet moments can be discovered, created, and pondered. These moments are found in my family. My husband faithfully and lovingly cares for me and the kids. My children, each one of them, have helped me with their shining examples.
Jonas: Quiet strength and seeing him grow up to the Lord
Leslie: Fervent testimony and an example of how a mother should be
David: Sacred moments and yearnings for our promised faithful reunion
Owen: Service and obedience
Troy: Hugs from him and from heaven
Micah: Integrity and desire to do what is right
Evelyn: Songs and words of love
Reuben: Joy and innocence
Gideon: Laughter and his desire to be with me
It is still hard to miss David, but I wouldn't want to stop missing him! My longings remind me of my eternal love for my son, my family, and my Heavenly Father and Savior.
Today marks that day of waking up and realizing we needed to move forward. The only way to move forward and to handle the loss was and is through the help, comfort, support, and love of our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ. Scriptures and prayers are literally our lifeline and connection to the promises of the eternities.
I rediscovered this scripture this morning:
Psalms 126:3, 5-6
The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
I am thankful for the blessings of the gospel, for the plan of salvation and happiness. Even though this life presents trials and difficulties, sweet moments can be discovered, created, and pondered. These moments are found in my family. My husband faithfully and lovingly cares for me and the kids. My children, each one of them, have helped me with their shining examples.
Jonas: Quiet strength and seeing him grow up to the Lord
Leslie: Fervent testimony and an example of how a mother should be
David: Sacred moments and yearnings for our promised faithful reunion
Owen: Service and obedience
Troy: Hugs from him and from heaven
Micah: Integrity and desire to do what is right
Evelyn: Songs and words of love
Reuben: Joy and innocence
Gideon: Laughter and his desire to be with me
It is still hard to miss David, but I wouldn't want to stop missing him! My longings remind me of my eternal love for my son, my family, and my Heavenly Father and Savior.
6 comments:
Tender! (((HUGS)))
Tender! (((HUGS)))
Hugs to you Dresden, and the rest of your beautiful family!
We are so blessed to have had David in our lives... Much love and comfort to you in this season!
We thought of you guys that day too. Love!
Tears are flowing. This is a beautiful expression of love and faith.
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