The run down...
Jan. 15th my neighbor passed away at age 80. Leaving behind his beautiful wife of 60 years.
Feb. 7th a friend and classmate from high school passed away at the age of 31.
Feb. 15th a close friend lost her 2 week old baby girl.
Feb. 16th at the age of 44, my friend passed away. I was her Visiting Teacher for 3 years.
Feb. 19th my neighbor unexpectedly passed away at the age of 43. Leaving behind his wife and 3 kids.
March 4th One of my students and RA I have worked close with passed away. He was 25 years old.
March 11th Earthquakes and tsunamis hit Japan.
March 20th a friend from college lost his 5 year old son...
My heart has ACHED for each one of these people and their families! Most of these stories still seem unreal. It will take time. But it has really made me rethink a lot about this life. How short our time on earth really is. We never know when our time will be. How am I living each day? Am I letting those around me know how much I love them? Am I being a good example to my children, my husband, my family and friends? How will people remember me?
I have been blessed to be able to teach Madi and Maleea first hand about the Plan of Salvation. Let them know that we are sealed as a family for time and all eternity, IF we live righteously. I am so grateful for my testimony of the gospel. I am SO GRATEFUL to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! I LOVE my Heavenly Father and my brother Jesus Christ! I LOVE my Husband and Children with all my heart! I love being a mother and a wife! I know I am far from where I know I need to be, but I am trying so hard to do a good job.It breaks my heart to see the world we live in. The world we have to raise our kids in. But on the other hand it is exciting. These are the chosen generation. They have been set aside for the last days. We are getting closer and closer. They are so much stronger then we know. They have so much faith and love. I know it is up to Mike and I to give our girls the knowledge and understand they need to hold to the rod and be strong. But in reality they are the ones teaching us!
I am so blessed!
5 comments:
Janille. I'm so sorry to hear all those harsh events that have been happening in life around you. That's a lot to deal with. Your post is a good reminder to hold our families a little closer. I hope you are doing ok. Love ya.
I know, so many wierd things have happened. I am feel so blessed everyday for what I have. My friends husband died of a heart attack this week and he was only 27. They have only been married for about a year. So many things that we could sit and worry about, but I have to remind myself to focus on the good.
Janille,
I am so grateful for you. As you are going thru this difficult time you reached out to me at a time when I really needed you. I am so grateful for our friendship and all the wonderful things I learn from you. Thank you.
I am so sorry to hear about all your friends. I know I take life for granted. Thanks for sharing your testimony. It what I really needed to hear this week. I love you!
AMEN!! I am SO sorry to hear about all of the deaths that have been so close to you. I have also experienced much when it comes to death. The knowledge that we have of the Gospel truly is a gift. Hang in there! We love you guys:)
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