REFLECTION

October has become my reflection month.  As I was sitting on the couch holding my sleeping (healthy) baby I couldn't hold my emotions back.  What a month of horrible anniversaries this is!  A very dear friend lost her most precious baby boy in October.  Another friend lost her mother in October.  Next came me, I lost my grandfather in October.  Two weeks ago another friend lost her grandmother. Lastly but certainly not least my husband's grandmother is currently losing her battle against cancer.  As I sat and thought about all this loss, it came to me.  I am not alone in this world.  People lose loved ones everyday.  There is just one difference between me and the rest of the world. I believe in the plan of salvation.  I can not thank my Heavenly Father enough each day for the plan of salvation.  To know that there is a plan and that we will see each of these loved ones again.  To know this brings a little comfort but it certainly does not take away all the pain.  I seem to hold my babies a little tighter this month, say a few extra thank you prayers and just enjoy the time I have with my family here on earth.  October is a tough month for me and I do not see it getting any easier, but I do see my Heavenly Fathers plan.       

The Day God Called You Home

Anonymous

God looked around his garden,

And He found an empty place.

He then looked down upon this Earth,

And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you,

And lifted you to rest.

God's garden must be beautiful,

He always takes the best.

 

He knew you were suffering.

He knew you were in pain.

He knew that you would never,

Get well on Earth again.

He saw that the road was getting rough,

And the hills were hard to climb,

So He closed your weary eyelids

And whispered, "Peace by Thine."

It broke our hearts to lose you,

But you didn't go alone.

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.