Reflection

My heart is so heavy and I am so saddened at the recent news I received while I was at the doctor's office Monday. Our pediatrician mentioned that it was thought that a little girl had died Sunday of Bacterial Meningitis but it had not been confirmed. So words cannot describe how I felt when Aaron sent me a link to the Vicksburg Post about that little girl that confirmed what the pediatrician had told me Monday.

http://vicksburgpost.com/articles/2009/08/26/news/doc4a941ace996df494561072.txt

I am truly saddened for this family, as I have gone through a lot of the emotions they under went this weekend. However at the same time I feel so blessed. Why? I cannot always say why but I am blessed with so many things. So blessed that I have the knowledge of eternal families(which was a comfort when we were unsure of the outcome with Mateo's illness) and that for some reason unknown to me at this time, that my little boy survived this same illness. I love Mateo so much and am so thankful everyday that he is still here with us. Although he can be challenging at times. He is such a blessing to our lives. He is the most loving and caring child anyone could ask for. In fact he can often be heard saying kind, sweet words that you wonder where he came up with these things.

My thoughts and prayers are with this family. I cannot even begin to imagine how they feel. What I do know is that Heavenly Father has a plan for us and that he hears and answers prayers. I hope my prayers of comfort will be far reaching. As I will be praying for this family.
I also hope we take this opportunity to enjoy are loved ones each day as we never know when we will have to say goodbye.