I have had such a great day today. I have cried tears of joy and sadness from the loss of Easton not being here with me today. Because of the experience our family has had with Easton's death, we have had the opportunity to share our faith and beliefs with others. Today I was asked how the Gospel of Jesus Christ has helped me in my daily life. I can't help but feel my Heavenly Father's love even stronger when I am asked that question. It would take a long time to explain how it blesses my life, but I hope that from what others around me see from my example that I don't have to take as much time to explain but I hope others can see how it blesses me. I am so humbled and blessed to have the knowledge and faith I have of who I am, why I am here, and where I am going. I am also blessed to know why Heavenly Father puts trials in our lives. I know that because of Easton's life, and his early departure, our family (and me specifically) has learned many things that couldn't have been learned any other way. I have a friend that is dear to me who has had a tough life and upbringing. As I have come to know her and love her, I have learned that she doesn't understand or recognize God's love for her, and because of past choices doesn't always feel worthy of Him. As I have been able to try and help her find and feel the love Heavenly Father has for each of us, I have continued to recognize it in my own life even stronger. I can't help but feel so blessed to know I am a daughter of a king. He has so much to offer each one of us in His kingdom and is waiting for us to return to Him.
As I met with my friend today, I referenced many things I have learned from my experience with being Easton's mom. It of course has made me miss him even more than I already do, since it was on my very mind so strongly. I decided to sit and watch the video that one of my friends made to have play as guests waited for the funeral to start. As I sat and watched it today, I couldn't help but feel the spirit witness to me again how important each and every one of us are. I felt the spirit so strong reminding me that as I seek him, I can make it through anything! One of the songs on the video, "Child of Light" by Mindy Gledhill, really hit home for how my friend has been feeling, and reminds me once again that through seeking light and truth we will come to know all things and get through anything with the love of the Savior helping us each step of the way to get us back to our Heavenly Father.
Below you will find a link to the song and the lyrics, "Child of Light"
Click the link below to watch Easton's video
http://animoto.com/play/9190uvrHxI4D5iLEGpFXHQ
"Child of Light" lyrics- Mindy Gledhill
Did you ever wonder who you are
do you ever wonder as you stare into the stars
where you began
and how you got this far
from home?
Have you ever walked along the shore
Have you ever seen the water dancing back and forth
did you look inside
to see if there was more to life
There's a dream taking wings
There's a voice that wants to sing
Even in the deepest darkest night
The Torch is raised to the sky
There are hands that hold it high
You were born to keep it burning bright
You were made to fly you were meant to shine
Child of light
You will never ever stand alone
You were never called to bare your burdens on your own
Where there's fear
Love will take control
And lead you on
There's a dream taking wings
There's a voice that wants to sing
Even in the deepest darkest night
The Torch is raised to the sky
There are hands that hold it high
You were born to keep it burning bright
You were made to fly you were meant to shine
child of light
There's a dream taking wings
There's a voice that wants to sing
Even in the deepest darkest night
The Torch is raised to the sky
there are hands that hold it high
You were born to keep it burning bright
You were made to fly you were meant to shine
Child of light
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mu4wpBtyqw to listen to Mindy Gledhill sing "Child of Light"
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