Our Savior's Love

Gabriella was asleep, Steve was in bed and it was finally my quiet time.
Only problem with that..it's too late to do much. I was just playing around on the computer and saw a posting about a little girl exactly one month older than Gabriella.

She had a tragic accident and passed away. I found my way to the parents blog and and cried. I felt this deep sadness for someone I never met.
What a horrible thing to happen, how helpless they must feel.
I tried not to think about it, going about my week keeping busy in the everyday details: laundry, cleaning, going to the mall, watching TV, taking care of my own sweet angel, but I still couldn't escape this painful feeling.
I couldn't help looking at my own blond, blue eyed princess and this other sweet princess of Heavenly Father's.
Steve knew how much this was bothering me and reminded me that we needed to LIVE every moment. I found some peace in that and in reading the testimony of this little girl's mother.
Because of that and my experience in Kentucky, I couldn't help but bear testimony Sunday of a loving Father in Heaven.
I've gained more peace and find joy in the gifts I have in my own life...my family. Gabriella has brought me the most joy, lots of sleepless nights(but that's okay), and more happiness than I've ever known.

I am in awe of this little girl's parents and the faith they have knowing they will see their daughter again someday. They have strengthened my testimony. Now I hug my daughter a little tighter, play with her and her toys a little longer, and love her more, if that's even possible.



Here is the family's blog and information about a fund they started.
http://jacksonparkcity.blogspot.com