Last week we went on vacation and as we drove I was preparing my lesson, which was Joseph's letters to Emma. I was so touched by their love and devotion to one another. It made me think about all the little trivial things I let in my life.
When we returned home we found out that a little boy (13 years old) that Jared had coached in basketball had passed away in an automobile accident. My heart just broke for their family. I can't even comprehend what kind of pain that must be. Jared, Gunnar and I attended the funeral yesterday. Before it started, I was thinking how awful death was. It cheats, steals, robs, and leaves huge voids.....the bishop said in his talk "we are born to die, and die to live". I am so thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and knowing what I know. I am thankful for my faith. I really hope that in the end I have proven myself worthy of all of his blessings. These past few days I have done a lot of thinking. I think I have wrote on here many times how I wish I could seize every moment. I wish that more than ever! I've thought alot about what kind of regets, or do-overs I would have and want. Really if we could just live our lives so we didn't have any. Why does it have to be so hard to keep that focus?
Anyhow I think I am just rambling but again I am determined "to try a little harder to be a little better".
6 months ago
I completely agree, it is funny how easily we are distracted from the really important things by a dirty floor or squabbling kids. It is important to keep some perspective.
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me. It's crazy how we let all the things in life take over. For you to realize we have to put our priorities in order and also know that our testimonies are valuable makes you ahead of the game by far. Thank you for the reminder. You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteAmen sister!! If we culd just always remember that life itself is an awesome experience and we only get to do it once!!
ReplyDeleteSaid so perfectly. I have thought of that non stop since Grayson was born. He has been another hard baby and instead of focusing on that I try to focus on enjoying it cuz tommorrow it will be gone.
ReplyDeleteI love your post and the thoughts on it. You and Jared both inspire me to be better.