Dear friends,
We wish you all a season of peace.
Christmas is slowly getting better each year. A little less painful.
Birthday season was the same way.
I have had many days and even weeks where I feel ok. Like we are going to be ok. Like life can be good again.
The kids are so wonderful. They have hobbies, interests and activities that keep them busy. They have made good friends. They are helpful at home and generally so good to each other. They are so good to me and almost daily help me feel of God's love.
I am regaining so much energy and enthusiasm. It is amazing what it feels like to have just a little joie de vivre. It is like a rebirth to be living as a {mostly} functional human being again.
As much as I was so often surprised in those first years of grief by the things that would send me down into a spiral of pain, I am likewise surprised now so often by the things that bring me energy, fulfillment and even joy.
God is good.
I can see it. He has not left me, or our children or our family members to suffer through this life alone.
He sent Jesus.
His one perfect Son. He came as a baby in a {stone} manger.
To fulfill the law and the prophets.
To save.
I've become familiar with both the Savior's acquaintance with grief as well as His healing wings.
I am a recipient of the power of covenant. The one established with Abraham, renewed with Joseph Smith and bound to me by ordinances in the temple.
I love Jesus Christ. I love my Father in Heaven.
I am a witness that they are present- working in us and for us continually.
You are not alone.
I pray that you will feel of Their love and Their nearness this holiday season and the whole year through.
All my love,
Jordan
4 comments:
such a beautiful message and photo of your sweet family! Thank you for your inspiring words! Love to you!
Appreciate your words and that is a great pic!
I love you, and am so grateful for your strong commitment to and love for out Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Thanks for your clear and inspiring words, Jord.
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I mentioned this a couple blog posts ago, but my brother-in-law passed away from cancer in July. Shortly before he passed away, we learned that his wife was pregnant with their seventh child. She just gave birth to that baby this past week. I have shared your blog with her, but I don't know if she has read anything yet. I hope she will. She needs to see that there is hope. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey.
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