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When you bear, raise and nurture a child, an almost tangible connection is created. Michaela once said to me "we have a spring between our hearts." So it follows that when something happens that threatens to drown our child in sorrow, we. as mothers take on water as well.
Watching this situation unfold, I think of this mother and her anxious yearnings to protect her son, hoping this tragedy will not leave permanent scars. And it lead me to think about many other hard things mothers face...mothers with children in prison, addicted to substances, or those making choices that may take them from the plan God has for his children. The burdens these mothers bear when they are faced with situations they cannot control and in many cases dare not speak of except to a loving Heavenly Father. My heart goes out to these mothers and I have hope for I know the Master Healer knows how to "succor his people according to their infirmities."
In my own life I have experienced the power of learning to accept Gods will and I am working diligently to trust his plan for my children, knowing that He loves them as much as I do. I am learning what a gift our most difficult trials can be. Especially when we actively turn to our Heavenly Father willing to be refined by the lessons He has for us. Knowing that as Elder Holland was quoted in the latest conference:"There really is light at the end of the tunnel. it is the Light of the World, the Bright and Morning Star, the 'light that is endless, that cannot be darkened.' Mosiah 16:9. It is the very Son of God Himself."
He marked the path and led the way....
Love in the stitches.....
This is Michele,
ReplyDeleteI don't even know how to tell you how much this means to me! You are one of the most amazing, selfless people I have had the honor to come in contact with. This quilt has meant so much to me and I have found it to be a comfort, as well as your letter on some dark days. Like you, we have received so much love and support from friends and acquaintances. It has helped us through some of the healing.
The day I received the quilt I was shocked that a loving sister that didn't even know me would do this. This project is wonderful and I am so thankful to you for sharing your story about Duncan with me. His family sounds amazing and very forgiving. I know first hand how even when they know it is an accident, it is still so painful. I was not ready to share my story the day I received the quilt but I can share some of it now.
My 20 year old son had been home from his LDS mission for 10 days. He was driving late at night, fell asleep and was in a car accident. The two teens in the other car died and my son only received a bump on his head. We have had so much heartache because of this night. This is something he will live with his whole life and as a Mother I want so badly to take this away. We personally knew both families of the teens and they are suffering so much. Publicly one of the teens Fathers said he knew it was an accident and forgave my son. We have a long road of temporal trials to get through, but I can honestly say that we know our loving Heavenly Father and our Savior are looking out for this boy! There have been some really hard challenges but also some wonderful blessings. Would I take this away if I could? Of course! But it is through people like you, (that don't even know us), friends, neighbors and family reaching out that have made such difference in his life. He will be okay eventually, I have felt that through some pretty powerful answers while on my knees.
It truly does help to know other people's stories and know we are not alone. Thank you so much for you loving kindness. I would love to help in any way that I can.
I love you❤️ Michele
Michele,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your courage in sharing your story.. If the quilt and letter provide you even a small measure of comfort, it makes me so happy. This project continues to heal my own heart and has brought me such joy. It shows me that our hearts can be truly 'knit together' in love. And I know that Duncan's family loves to see how Duncan's brief life continues to inspire such goodness and connection. We are currently working on/ sewing Quilt #27 out of100. Our own trials make us more sensitive to others that are struggling. If you come across someone that you think would be comforted by a quilt,message me and we can work it out. There are many who continue to pray for you and your family, including me. You are now part of a project which brings comfort to another mother.🌴🌺❤️