Treasured Gifts
Gracie Gledhill lost her fight with HLHS today. I can't imagine what Tom, Michele and the children are experiencing but gain comfort in their faith and testimony of our Savior and eternal families. Please pray for their family during this difficult time.
Joseph Smith said , “The Lord takes many away even in infancy, that they may escape the envy of man, the sorrows of evils of this present world; they were too pure, too lovely, to live on earth; therefore, if rightly considered, instead of mourning, we have reason to rejoice as they are delivered from evil, and we shall soon have them again . . . “ (History of the Church, 4:553-54: from a discourse given by Joseph Smith on Mar. 20, 1843, in Nauvoo, Illinois).
This couldn’t be any more true than for Gracie. Can you imagine how good she must have been? How good Tom and Michele must have been to be honored as her parents? She was too pure and too lovely to stay here on earth. I think we were all able to witness a little glimpse of her heavenly strength and power. She drew all closer to God, testifying of His eternal plan and love. So with sadness of her departure, we have reason to rejoice that she is in a better world, free from the surgeries and pain she was asked to endure. Michele wrote "WE LOVE YOU GRACIE GIRL!! You have changed our lives for the better and we will strive to live our lives in a way that we can see you again in heaven. You have been a pure blessing, an absolute treasured gift."
I and countless others are able to echo Michele’s words in that Gracie changed lives for the better and continues to help us seek eternal life. She is a treasured gift to all that knew her or her story. A treasured gift is heaven sent with a divine mission and role. A treasured gift is one that is far more valuable than either possessions or position. It is heavenly. It is worth more than Gold. It is a reminder each and everyday of the power of Christ and the gift that He gave to all; the gift of eternal life. Gracie reminds all of us of that marvelous gift!
We love you Gracie but are certain that your mission will live on in the hearts and souls of all that you touched!
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2 comments:
My heart aches for them. What a difficult experience. But, like you said, our faith in the Savior and eternal families is what gives these trials perspective and purpose. Wow. Motherhood is amazing!
Heidi, I can't stop crying for Gracie's family. It has brought to mind so many emotions from my life as a mother for 30 years. What would we do without our faith, and the knowledge that we will be with our love ones again.
I also can't help reflect again on how much I love your family and how Tyler is such a blessing, and how I am so grateful that you are not facing those challenges right now. We love you all so much. Thank you for bringing Gracie into my life and that beautiful family.
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