I've been trying to keep myself busy today and I even tried to update my blog with recent pictures of Parker, but I couldn't think of anything to write. All I could think about was Emily and her family so I thought I would post something for her. Emily was one of my roommates and good friends at BYU. She just lost her husband of 10 months in a car accident. She is expecting her first child in about five months. I'm sure she isn't looking at blogs right now, but maybe someday she'll look at this post and know how much I'm thinking of her right now and how sorry I am for her loss. I'm grateful for the knowledge that families can be together forever and I know that Emily will see John again. I'm also grateful for the knowledge we have of the Savior and his love for us - and I know that He will give her peace - peace that only comes through Him. I know that saying goodbye to John for now will be difficult for her, but I also know that she can look forward to that day when they will never be separated.
If any of you would like to contribute to a fund set up for Emily and her baby, here's the website with instructions:
http://www.helpfindjohn.info/
I am sure any contribution would be so appreciated. Emily - you are very loved by so many people, but especially by our Heavenly Father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
8 comments:
I cry every time I think of her! It is so comforting knowing that families really are forever!
I keep thinking about her too eventhough I only met her a couple of times while she was your roommate. What a comfort to know Heavenly Father is ALWAYS there for us. Are you doing ok?
I am so sorry. That would be one of the most difficult things to deal with. The knowledge that the Lord knows us even better than ourselves and He would never give us any trial harder than we can bear is somewhat comforting. The other thought is whenever we have trials they are compliments from God. Your friend must be an amazingly strong person.
I really can't imagine what she is going through, but she has the prayers of many, and I think it's a blessing she will have a part of him all her life...that baby was meant to be! I hope you're hanging in there too.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your friends husband! She is lucky to have such good friends who prayers are with her! We will include her in our family prayers also!
Candace, I will love you for always.
I saw their story on the news and that just broke my heart! It makes me so grateful for forever families and for the little family that I am blessed with! She is lucky to have a good and thoughtful friend like you!
How truly heartbreaking. I hope Emily feels the love of so many people that she doesn't even know, reaching out to her right now. She's also so fortunate to have wonderful friends like you, Candace.
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