Saturday, September 12, 2009
Please Pray for me My Brothers and Sisters
Hello my dearest dearest brothers and sisters. I know this is selfish but I utterly and desperately need your prayers for me and my family. My 2 month old child, my firstborn son, died yesterday. He is with Christ. I know this. But I need you to tell me you love me. That we can be one with Christ. Please mourn with me.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments
(
Atom
)
385 comments :
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 385 of 385I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure the hurt is probably unimaginable at times. Try to remember what the Lord told Joseph & Emma after having so many young babies pass. Their sweet spirits were too perfect for this life. They simply needed to just gain a physical body. You will be together again in the next life. But, until then you are in my thoughts and prayers!
How thankful we can all be for the Atonement of our Savior. I hope you will go to HIm at this difficult time. I may not know how you are feeling, but HE does. What a great blessing that we can all be thankful for. I pray that you and your sweet husband can find comfort and peace during this time.
Oh my gosh Sofia... This makes my heart ache and tears fall in your behalf. I'm so sorry. I'm so grateful for the knowledge that we have of eternal families- truly a comfort at this time! Eventhough it still couldn't take away ALL of the pain of loss that you may feel right now and from time to time in the future. Wow... my thoughts and prayers are with you!! God bless you and your husband.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. The Lord will give you the strength to carry on and make your days bright again. Much love to your family.
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. And I WILL pray for you. Please know that so many love you and care for you. Know that many are there to help you...
My thoughts and prayers are with you... I love this song by Michael W. Smith-
Where's the Navigator of your destiny?
Where is the Dealer of this hand?
Who can explain life and its brevity?
'Cause there is nothing here that I can understand
You and I have barely met
And I just don't want to let go of you yet
Noah, hello, good-bye
I'll see you on the other side
Noah, sweet child of mine
I'll see you on the other side
And so I hold your tiny hand in mine
For the hardest thing I've ever had to face
Heaven calls for you before it calls for me
When you get there save me a place
A place where I can share your smile
And I can hold you for more than just awhile
Noah, hello, good-bye
I'll see you on the other side
Noah, sweet child of mine
I'll see you on the other side
I'll see you on the other side
Dearest Sofia,
I'm so very sorry about your loss and praying for you and your family at this most sorrowful time.
May the Lord continue to bless you and yours with peace in your hearts.
2 Nephi 2:24 But behold, all things have been done in the wisdom of him who aknoweth all things.
Love, Danell Cline
Losing a child must truly be one of the worst trials one could face. Please know that your tears are counted by the One who knows and loves you best. He will sustain and bless you and your sweet family.
I'm so very sorry :(
Prayers lift in Texas for you and your family. May you be enveloped in God's comforting peace and presence.
I don't know you, but I just wanted to say I am so sorry. May God bless you.
you will be in my prayers and i know that Heavenly Father will give you and your family the strength you need to get through this. i'm so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am so truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby boy.
I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please Know that you are loved. Always remember Families are Forever!
You and your family are in our prayers. May you be comforted by our Father in Heaven.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family are in our prayers...I don't know you personally but a mother morns deeply for a loss of one of her babes. I too lost my first born at 2months to bronchin-pnuemonia, and I was not in the gospel, and I thought I was given a raw deal, I was only 16years at the time, the pain was unbearable...I have been a member for 5 years, and 2 years ago we lost a grandchild at the same age 2months, but now I know of the Plan of salvation, and that was the reason I joined in this Church because we can be
Eternal Families..which I did not know then. May your pain be eased and know that you are always in our thoughts..
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family are in our prayers...I don't know you personally but a mother morns deeply for a loss of one of her babes. I too lost my first born at 2months to bronchin-pnuemonia, and I was not in the gospel, and I thought I was given a raw deal, I was only 16years at the time, the pain was unbearable...I have been a member for 5 years, and 2 years ago we lost a grandchild at the same age 2months, but now I know of the Plan of salvation, and that was the reason I joined in this Church because we can be
Eternal Families..which I did not know then. May your pain be eased and know that you are always in our thoughts..
I would like to invite all the readers of your blog to fast for you, your husband, and your families this Sunday. I know Heavenly Father lives and loves all his children. He is looking out for you now, as always.
I wish with all my might that you didn't have to go through this tragedy. The grief is so sharp. Time will take away the sting, though it is of no comfort right now. It's hard to let go of the sadness because you want to will your baby back into your arms & every memory is so sensory that the loss is relived with each one. Take your time to feel all the sorrow - you don't have to rush to find your happiness again. In the coming months you might feel pressure to be happy, because your friends and family love you and want that for you, but they also know that that feels impossible right now. They will love you and support you for as long as you need them, and so will we all.
The last thing you need is advice, but I will say... stay close with Heavenly Father. He will carry you through all your trials and bring you to a happy place in the end. (((Big Hugs)))
Sofia, my heart goes out to you. I had a much hoped for-beloved baby who was stillborn 9 years ago and I still miss her every day. Though the experience was with out a doubt the hardest thing I have ever gone through, the tender mercies the Lord visited upon me as I have grieved her loss have given me a whole new understanding of the Holy Ghost in his role as my comforter. Heavenly Father will walk beside you through this, and He will bring peace to your heart as you place your burden of grief and sorrow in His hands. He loves you, he loves your baby. He will keep him safe until you are all together again in heaven, when all your sorrow over your earthly separation will be turned to joy. I testify this is true, the promise of the resurrection is true, and you ARE very loved by your sisters around the world. I will keep you in my prayers.
Lauri
Meridian, Idaho
My heart is breaking for you! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Lord blessed your family with a perfect spirit who just needed a body to continue on his eternal progression. Remember the blessing of the temple, this separation is only for a short period of time in the Lord's time. May our Heavenly Father grant you peace and comfort during this time of grief and loss.
Just a note to tell you I love you... as my sister in the gospel. Remember that families are forever. May God bless you at this difficult time.
I am so sorry. You are in my prayers. Your son is definitely with Christ right now, probably teaching the gospel as we speak. You will see him again, and will raise him also.
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Moriya Olsen
I am so, so sorry. Try to take comfort in the knowledge of forever families. You are in so many people's thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. You are so loved.
I just ran across your blog. What a great help you are to many people. I am thinking about you and praying for you during this hard time in your life. I hope you find peace and comfort and joy once again in your life.
i can't imagine the loss you feel. all i know is that you are right in knowing where your son is now. he was a choice spirit much too prescious for this evil world. i know your testimony is strong, i've been visiting your blog recently. i will mourn with you my siste in the gospel, i will love you more for going through this. my heart aches with you but i rejoice in the knowlege of this gospel and in my faith of Jesus Christ, i know you do as well. your blog is full of your love for your Savior. he will wrap his loving and tender arms around your son and bless him. he is safe. what a wonderful blessing to know that. i love you and i pray the our heavenly father will bless you and your family in this time of great tral. joseph smith taught: every man that is a believer of christ will go through the greatest trials. "god will take hold of your very heartstrings and wrench them and if you cannot take it, you are not fit for the celestial kingdom." john taylor. this gives me strength to endure everything thrown at me. may you find the peace you need.i do love you and pray with you. you'll get through it with Jesus by your side. this i know.
You and your family will be in my prayers.
I don't know you, but am very sorry to hear of your loss. He must be one special child, that Heavenly Father already needs him with him. Who knows what he has him doing now. Just know that he is not sad, and what does make him sad is to see you too sad. Celebrate the time you did have with him, and know you will see him again. You will be in my prayers....
So sorry to hear of your loss. How sad......I hope that extra strength & love will be felt by you and your family through the spirit.
Sofia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. One of my friends lost a daughter 20 months ago. My heart goes out to yours. I know you not personally, but hope to be able to meet you, and personally thank you for all you have done to help me in serving my primary better. You are an amazing women, there is not doubt of that. I wish I could be more like you. May God bless you and comfort you during this time. My prayers and heart are truly with you right now. May the Saviors love overflow in your heart, as you draw closer to him. He loves you, and is ever so mindful of your needs at this time. I look foreward to the time when I can meet you and your daughter. All my love, Julie Beutler
I don't know you. I wouldn't be able to even comprehend your loss. Yet, I mourn with you. I pray that you will be able to find some peace during this time of grief. Look to Christ and place your burdens upon Him,and you'll reunite with your son one day. I can't help but cry for and with you. I can only keep your family in my prayers during this extremely difficult time.
My heart aches for your loss! I pray that you will find the peace and comfort that you and your family need at this time!
I have cried with my best friend as she lost her two newborn sons, and I am crying with you right now. The only thing I could think of that comforted me was that Christ must love us immensely to take on all of our pains at once, when it felt that just that portion of it would break me in two. We are very lucky to have a Brother who loves us so deeply. May his comforting Spirit be with you.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. it is so comforting to know, that through the atonement of Jesus Christ, we are able to be with are families, not only in this life, but for eternity. what a blessing it will be to be reunited with your little one again. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. may God bless you and yours during this time.
My heart and prayers go out to you. Thank heaven above for the knowledge and testimony we share of eternal families and that we have a loving Savior who has descended below all things to understand even our deepest hurt and who has risen above all things to give us the opportunity to see our sweet loved ones again. I know He will not leave you comfortless.
You are in our prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss of your little baby. It's amazing to see all the comments on this post--all those prayers in behalf of you and your family. Families really are and can be forever! Thanks for your blog and inspiration.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wanted to give you a blog of a sister in our ward who lost her 3 month old baby boy the day after Valentines Day. She is such a sweet lady and I know will have great words of wisdom in this trialing time. You will be in our prayers.
http://goodmangoodtimes.blogspot.com/
I know the pangs and agony of loss. I am so truly, heartbreakingly sorry for you. May peace find a way into your heart and soul, even amidst your grief. (((HUGS)))
I am so Sorry! I know there is nothing I could "say" that will ease your pain or change how your heart must ache. Oh, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. You have blessed my life ( and "saved the day", so many times when my lessons just weren't quite coming together), I pray that the Lord's blessings will be with you and your family at this time! Thank you for sharing your struggle with us and allowing all of us to pray for and hopefully strengthen you as you have helped so many of us over the years!
I can't imagine the pain you and your family must be feeling. As hard as it is, just remember families are forever and you will be able to raise your son. He is your forever! No one can take that from you. I will pray for you. I am so sorry.
I'm so sorry. Know that there is a sister crying with you in Colorado. My prayers are with you. You are loved very much!
Words cannot express an appropriate message right now, but your Father in Heaven loves you. Thank you for being an inspiration to so many through your work. May the love of the Savior help you at this time.
I am 32 years old & just lost my mother who was the rutter to my ship & the wind in my sails. I have mourned terribly, but that is nothing to what you are dealing with at this time. You are right. Your beautiful son is in the presence of out Father in Heaven. How blessed you are to be the one who gave him the earthly body he needed to get there. Praise be to our Father in Heaven who thru the blessings of the Temple give us the opportunity to be with our families forever. Our trials will be but a small moment & if we endure them well,the Lord will exalt us on High & we will triumph over all our foes (D&C 121:7-8)Be strong. Thru your faithfulness, you will see him again & have the opportunity to raise him in the Eternities!! How great then will be your joy!!!
I just found your site today and read of your tragedy. That is heartbreaking. I don't know you, but I certainly feel for you. I will say a prayer for you and I know that Heavenly Father loves you and will see you through this hard time. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Others will gladly be there for you. Take care.
Geo
My heart aches for you Sofia and your family. Today I received a phone call that my little grandson was in hospital. My heart sank to realise that he may be in danger. I pray that you all will feel the peace and comfort of our Heavenly Father and our Saviour Jesus Christ! Remember too that you will have the opportunity to bring up your little boy one day! But for now he is in the rest of the Lord... God Bless you all.
Love from Dianne for Australia.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Here are some comforting words from the Prophet Joseph Smith, someone who knew well the pain you feel right now. Joseph Smith manuel pg. 176.
My heart truly aches with yours. I recently became a mother myself, and so I cannot even fathom the pain you are going through. Although nothing anyone can say will help right now, I hope that in time you will feel the peace of knowing that your dear son is indeed with his Heavenly Father. He must have been one special soul that our Father needed for other work that he only required a short stay here on earth. You are in our prayers and in spite of your pain, your Heavenly Father and Savior love you more than anything.
Dearest Sophia,
Our thoughs & prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your sweet testimony with all of us through your sharing time ideas. You are loved...
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that there are many, many people praying for you and your family.
Chris ...
My prayers are with you. That mountain of grief is so hard to climb but only you can do that and Heavenly Father will walk with you.
I cannot imagine how you must be feeling. I too have a two month old, my first child and cannot imagine what you are going through. However, I know that with the knowledge of the gospel that you have, and with the atonement of Christ you can make it.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine the pain of losing a child. My heart goes out to you and your family. I'll pray for you and for your family to be able to find some comfort and receive the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. You have always been so kind to share your time and ideas freely with others. I'm sure others will happily offer prayers in your behalf...we will.
I am so sorry. I can't even begin to imagine how your heart must be broken. Please know that we are mourning with you and praying for you.
You are an inspiration for so many; I hope you can draw some strength from us now. May our love, support, and sympathy bring you comfort, as you continue to draw your strength from the Lord. Our prayers are with you.
I am so sorry. God loves you and will be with you to comfort you. I will keep you in my prayers.
I pray that you may be able to feel some kind of comfort and peace in this. My heart aches for you and your family. Know that you aren't not crying alone.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't even imagine your pain. My family just experienced the one month mark of loosing our niece. The loss of a child is always hard. It pains me to see what my sister and brother in law are going through. I know that the Lord is always close by and knows our heart aches. I am certain he is carrying you in his arms at this trying time. My sister in law posted a poem on her blog that I think is very fitting. www.vittoriascorner.blogspot.com
She also said that words don't comfort her at this time, she knows that her daughter is with our Heavenly Father, but would rather have her home with her. But hugs say what words cannot. So I send a big, long hug your way.
May Heavenly Father send both comfort and peace to you and your family in this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
My heart is breaking for you. I hope you will feel our prayers in your behalf.
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are such an inspiration to so many. My thoughts are with you and I pray for you and your family. I am sure your sweet baby boy will always bless your life and he will be waiting for you in the life to come.
My greatest fear is to lose a baby and here you are filled with it as a reality. My heart, my thoughts, my prayers go out to you. How fitting is this year's primary theme for you..."My ETERNAL Family" Yes, your family is eternal and one day you will meet your son again, and embrace him as you did in this earthly life. I wish I could take away your pain, I can't but bury your pain in the atonement of Jesus Christ and above all, pray to Heavenly Father to lighten your pain...He too, was once where you are as He watched people kill His Only Begotten Son. Sending my heartfelt aloha.
of course we will pray for you.
You are a remarkable person. Thank you for your service through this blog. I cant even tell you how sorry I am for your loss. My prayers are with you.
How deep the heartache must be and how high the prayers are reaching for you and your family. Know that God loves you and that Christ went through the pain you are experiencing right now because he loves you. You are in my heart and prayers as you go through this difficult trial.
I am so deeply sorry! I can only imagine what you are going through and do not know the right words to say. But please remember and be comforted by thinking that your beautiful son was too perfect for this world! He needed only to recieve his body, and was too pure and too wonderful for this world! You will get the opportunity to raise him in heaven, where he belongs, without all of the horrible things that happen here on earth. I will pray for you! We all love you!
May God be with you. May he fill all of your empty places with his love, that you may be COMPLETELY filled.
I am crying for you as I read this. We had a little boy that only lived for a few minutes in the hospital so I know a small piece of your pain. My prayers are with you and your family.
I came across this quote in the Feb. 2009 Ensign (The blessing of the Blackberry bush)and for some reason it really helped me
"The saints should always remember that God sees not as man sees; that he does not willingly afflict his children and that if he requires them to endure present privation and trial, it is that they may escape greater tribulations which would otherwise inevitably overtake them. If He deprives them of any present blessing, it is that he may bestow upon them greater and more glorious ones by-and-by. -Elder George Q. Cannon
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you find the comfort you need. Please know my prayers are with you and your family.
Sofia, may our Heavenly Father & our Savior, Jesus Christ embrace you & your family with Their love. I hope that you will find peace, soon. I am so sorry for the passing of your dear boy.
I'm sad to hear of you loss. I will keep a prayer for you and your family in me heart. And, I just want to say, it is ok to feel sad and ask those whose lives you have touched for good to support you at this time. It is not selfish. It is giving us a chance to give to you.
I am so sorry to hear of this loss. It is truly heartbreaking. I pray that you will have the peace that you need to survive and flourish through this unimaginable adversity.
Take care.
You and I have never met but we are bound together in the loss of a beloved child. Just know that your Heavenly Father is mindful of you, that He will comfort and see you through this most difficult time. Blessings will come that you didn't even know or imagine. I love you and will pray for you.
I am praying for you!! I am so sorry - may God give you comfort in this very difficult time. Thanks so much for all you do for the Lord. He is with you.
Sofia, My heart aches for you and your loss. Sometimes the only thing that has got me through when I have lost someone close to me is that now I need to be the best I can to make sure that I am going to be with them. In a way it helps me to try to be a better person. When you lose someone it feels like your heart will never recover and that you will always be sad. I promise that each day it will get a little easier to bear. Especially when you rely on Heavenly Father to help you through it. Please know that so many of us are thinking of you and pray for you and your family. We love love love all of the many ways on your blog that you have helped all of us and now hopefully you will feel a little strength from all of your readers.
Dear Sofia, Jesus Christ loves you. He knows what pain this loss has caused you and your family. His Atonement can help you- let it! You are in my prayers. Thank you for your great ideas and helps, you have helped so many through your love of the gospel with your blog. May God give you comfort and courage. Your sister in the Gospel.
I have a two month old baby boy. I look at his beautiful little face and can't even imagine the grief you are going through…even with the gospel. What a test of your faith. Get through it. Live everyday for him. Families are forever. May Heavenly Father put his loving arms around you and comfort you. I pray for you.
I'm so sorry, sweetie. I love you. I appreciate you. You are in my prayers. May the Lord's spirit surround you with peace and comfort. You are loved.
My heart is with you. I am so sorry for your loss! May the love and comfort of our Father in Heaven be with you and your family. Open your heart to the healing and comforting power of the Holy Ghost.
So sorry to hear of your loss. As you and your family go through this terrible time, know that many around the world are praying for your comfort and strength. Thinking of you...
My Dear Sister,
I am so so sorry for your GREAT lose. Iknow that your son is with Jesus and is doing fine..now for the hard part..to live so that you can be with him again. He is so special...he is preparing a home for you and yours....so pray and stay strong. Your heavenly father loves you and knows what you can do and be.
Hello, I do not know you but I wanted to tell you I am sorry for you're loss.. I am a mother myself and could not imagine that hurt.. God bless you and you're family.
We love you. We are all brothers and sisters. Our prayers are with you and your family. Remember Families ARE FOREVER!!
Sofia, so sorry for your loss!Please remember that you are loved and taken care of .Thankl for all the good you do.
Dear Sofia!
I am so sorry for your loss! Please know that you are in my prayers! Peace be with you and your family at this time of morning.
I am so sorry. You are an amazing woman. I have been following your blog for the last year. You have helped me teach in my primary, feel the love of the Savior, and strengthen Primary children. You are in my prayers.
I don't think it's selfish. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know your testimony in Christ and his plan will comfort you but know that you are loved, (and hugged) from all over. Our prayers are with you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Especially now that for all the people around you, life has gone on.
A sister in my ward lost her baby shortly after birth. She said she likes to think of it "he has gone off to college" and that she'll be with him again. Live your life in such a way that you will be able to be with him again.
He still is with you only watching over, I wish that you and your family didn't have to go through this pain. Much love from one who knows something of losing a child.
Just always remember...He (christ) and your son ARE with you...the spirit world is HERE...your precious son is watching over you and he loves you dearly.
I feel your pain, I have also lost 3 of my children...the pain is real, but so is HIS love.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
You WILL feel JOY again.
Love, Cathy
As I am writing this, I have tears in my eyes. Having children bring so many emotions and feelings you don't realize you have. You are in my prayers and my families. Know you are loved by your Father in Heaven and your brother Jesus Christ.
Sofia, My heart is breaking for you; please know that you and your family are loved and prayed mightily for, even by those who do not know you. I lost baby twins 7 years ago, and I think about them every day. You will always yearn for that sweet baby boy, but the peace and power of the Savior's Atonement is very real in bringing solace, assuring you of the reality of being with your son again. It is a bittersweet mix of tears of loss combined with love and hope in the Savior. May you experience this hope - that's my wish and prayer...with love.
I can't even imagine the pain that you are going through. Yes he is with Father in Heaven, but that doesn't make it hurt any less. The Lord loves you dear sister. You will be in my thought and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my prayers are with you!
I do not know you but have been touched by the loving comments and silent heartfelt prayers for your family. I add my heart and prayers for you and your family's comfort at this difficult time. I know that Heavenly Father will bless you and give you strength as you move forward with His plan. Thank you for your love and service in sharing ideas and suggestions which bless so many as we serve in the Church and our families. God bless you and your beautiful sweet eternal family.
I am SO sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May you find comfort in this hard time. Heavenly Father know each and everyone of His sheep. Go to Him for comfort. Take care and thanks for your blog.
I'm so sorry for your loss and I can't imagine the pain that you are going through. Know that our prayers are with you.
I cannot imagine what you are going through right now. I pray that you will find comfort and peace through the Savior.
Dear Sofia - I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. Please know that we all love you and our Heavenly Father does also.
Love,
Kathleen
I just found your blog, and am so inspired by you. I pray that you will be comforted at this trying time. Thanks for all you do. God bless you.
Hang in there. You will have good days with the bad. Allow yourself time to mourn, to cry. It is completely normal and healthy. But with the mourning comes the light of each new day bringing hope that you are one day closer to being with him again. Our family recently gave talks in church on the importance of the temple. I came across and article by Richard G. Scott entitled "Temple Worship: A Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need". He recounts the story of losing two young children within weeks of each other. He offers great counsel. Thought I'd pass it along. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I am so sorry. I know Heavly Father loves you, and IS with you through this trial. My prayers are with you and your entire family. You do so much for us, let all of these beautiful thoughts be of some comfort to you.
So sorry for your loss. Let others take care of you right now.
Even though I don't know you, I want to let you know you and your family will be in my prayers...
St. John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Our prayers are most certainly with you and our heart reaches out to you and your family.
I have just stumbled onto your blog for the very first time through sugardoodle and I had to stop by and express how truly sorry I am for your loss. I can't even imagine this. While we are blessed to know the fulness of this Gospel and all that it means for our families, the emptiness is still there and overwhelming. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers and know that people all over the world are praying for you and your sweet family. What a blessed child you must have had the privilege of having in your home, if only for a short time.
I am so sorry for your loss. What a time of great sorrow and suffering. But I know the Savior lives and loves you, too. He is the only source that can bring true peace and comfort to your grieving heart. You are loved.
Sofia, it must be so hard, the answer to our question why this is not there. Please sit and feel the Lords arms wrapped around you, knowing you will have this little one in your arms again some day.
My prayers and best wishes are with you!
thinking about you today, sofia. you are in my prayers, i hope you can find some peace today.
I, too, have endured painful loss. Do what you need to do to grieve. Take your time. Remember, you have a choice. I chose faith in Heavenly Father's plan and I have been comforted.
One more thing. The loss of your son is tragic. He wasn't "chosen" to die because of his perfections or your imperfections. It simply happened and I am so sorry.
this family, husband's cousin, are such an example to me. maybe they can bring some comfort to you.
nelsonsforever.blogspot.com/
I am so sorry for your loss! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My our Heavenly Father sustain you and your family through this difficult time and give you the strength to go on. You are loved by many and our hearts go out to you.
Our prayers are with you and your family. You have inspired and helped me as well as many others so much with your knowledge and testimony. We love you. Your Father in Heaven loves you.
I am so sorry about your loss. Our son died at the age of 19 in an automobile accident. I know that a part of you has left this earth. I know your testimony of the plan of salvation will bring peace to your heart. It does mine. Your family is in my prayers. The hugs from family and friends seemed to help lift my burden and so here is a hug for you and I hope it helps you as it did me. ((( )))
Sofia, I know we have never met, but your ideas and comments always lift me and bring the spirit. I consider you my friend and my sister. I will be glad to pray for you. May the Lord be close to you.
I'm so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember the poem about footprints in the sand, he will carry you through this difficult time!
My heart and my prayers are with you.
in times of trial I always gain comfort in a conference talk where an apostle speaks on the law of compensation. When we are faithful and trying our best through our hard times the lord will compensate us 10 fold. This has always helped and comforted me when I thought I couldn't go on. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
in times of trial I always gain comfort in a conference talk where an apostle speaks on the law of compensation. When we are faithful and trying our best through our hard times the lord will compensate us 10 fold. This has always helped and comforted me when I thought I couldn't go on. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Please feel of our love for you.
Sofia, I am so sorry. May the Lord comfort you and may you find peace!!
I am so sorry for your loss. It is pain too deep for words. You are all in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through, please know that our Savior loves you. He knows you, and he is comforting you. Your angels are all around you, call upon them to assist you in comfort. Peace be with you.
I am truly so very sorry to hear this. My youngest is 3 months old. I can't imagine living with out him. Heavenly Father knows that you are a very special mother and how strong you are. He also knows that you are loved by so many people on this earth who are praying for you. Our faith and prayers for you will sustain you and comfort you. I hope that you are able to feel that love from others and that the atonement of Jesus Christ will also bear you up when you are needing strength.
I know that your son is near and watching over you. You helped him fulfill his mission in life. What a valiant son you brought into the world. You are loved!
I just heard a beautiful song and I thought of you. It is from the CD "Trek: A Nashville Tribute to the Pioneers" and it is the song "One Who Understands" I think it will bring tears and touch your heart. God bless you.
I am so sorry. May the Lord comfort you and keep you and yours in the circle of His love.
My sister in law lost her son at the age of 2 months. Years later in a moment of deep despair he reached out to her and enfolded her in his love late one night as she cried. These sweet children stay with us even though we no longer physically have them with us. They remain close by, uplifting and supporting us.
Thank you for all you do--you have blessed my life as I've worked to teach over 100 children each Sunday. You've blessed their lives as well. You are greatly loved.
Our Stake Conference was this past weekend & there ended up being several talks on this very subject. I was overwhelmed with a story that our Stake President shared from his childhood. At 10 years old, his older sister drowned in a lake during a family pic nic in Brigham City. His father also drowned, trying to save her. He said that after it happened, he went away on his own- to cry. Then he felt an overwhelming comforting feeling from not only his Heavenly Father, but also his earthly father, that they would be together again. This experience has led him to live his life in a way that he will be able to be with his sister and his father again. The strongest members are strong for very good reason... they have been through trials, and with the strength of our Savior, they have made it through those trials, and come out stronger & more humbled to be better servants, and strong members in Zion.
I am so sorry for your loss. You have helped so many with your wonderful ideas, I hope that we can help you in a small way with our words. Remember to turn to your Heavenly Father in prayer as you are going through this difficult time. He loves you and will provide you with the strength to carry on. Take Care and may you feel peace.
Dearest Sofia
Such a wonderful, strong, inspired lady I am so grateful for your valiant efforts in assissting leaders to teach thousands, possibly millions, of children around the world the gospel of Jesus Christ. Not only teach it, but make it fun and memorable for children of all ages.
So many of us have grown close to you through your website and feel like we know you.
When I heard the tragic news I cried so much, I will be praying for you - along with the hundreds of the people you have helped.
Read D & C 121:7-8 and especially verse 9
'Thy friends do stand by thee, and they shall hail thee again with warm hearts and friendly hands.'
All of us, even though we don't personally know you, are your friends, We love you and want to help you in any way we can.
My prayers are with you, God bless
Melody from England xx
You are an awesome example to us all. Thank you for all that you have done. May you find the peace that you need right now. Families are indeed forever.
I am so sorry. Please, please, please know that I care. Dear Heavenly Father, I am so very thankful for thy hand in our lives. I am thankful for the way thou dost listen when we need thee most. At this time I ask for a special blessing upon our dear sister, Sofia.
She is so very valuable to us and we can only pray for her comfort during this most unbearable time. We need her to feel thy unspeakable peace. Please visit her with your love. We ask these things in the name of thy Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
We all love you. I am from Guatemala, and weekly, I come to your blog for ideas. I am pretty sure that you are one of the most special daughters of our heavenly father.
I have my first newborn son, right now he is almost a month, and I can barely imagine what you are going through. Good thing we understand our Saviors plan of happiness. Don't forget to thank our Heavenly Father for the chance of been able to know your baby, and to have him for this 2 months.
We all love, and are with you in this moment...
Cristy de Chavez
My heart is broken for you. I send my love and know that the Savior's arms are outstretched to comfort you, as they always are.
accept the support of your friends and family at this time, it is the hardest thing to endure having gone through this with a friend and her 11 month old. i am so sorry for your loss and heartbreak. you are in our prayers. let the savior heal you. and nothing is selfish for 1year!
Nothing is so devastating as the lost of a child. I am so very sorry. I don't know if anything, but the Holy Ghost's witness that your child is alive and happy and healthy and will be waiting for you and your family when your work on this earth is done. The reunion will be marvelous--the happiest that you can ever imagine. Right now, that little one is just cheering you on to stay valiant and hopeful, because he has already made it--and he wants you to be sure and make it too!
Just know that you are normal and that it is healthy to grieve. Allow yourself time and grieve sweet sister, grieve. My family (in Bellingham, WA) is praying for you. Your blog is the fruit of your strong testimony and taking time to mourn doesn't cast any doubt on your faith.
The atonment helped me through 3 miscarriages and brought me closer to the Lord. I hope for the same closeness for you.
"President Gordon B. Hinckley believed in the healing power of service. After the death of his wife, he provided a great example to the Church in the way he immersed himself in work and in serving others. It is told that President Hinckley remarked to one woman who had recently lost her husband, 'Work will cure your grief. Serve others.'(Dieter Uchtdorf)
Dear Sofia; I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my pryaers and thoughts go out to you and your family. I lost a grandson when he was three months and felt the the almost unbearable pain that my son and daughter in law have gone through. But through it all our Heavenly Father has been there. He has given us all strength when we have felt so lost. Lean on him daily. He is there for you. Your son is a Celestial Angel watching over you. My love to you Sofia
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know you have a strong testimony to carry you through this time. I have learned from your example in the past and all I can do now is remind you what you already know. Your savior loves you and is there to help and comfort you in a very real way. You and your family will be in my prayers.
I am so sorry. You will be in my prayers.
May the blessings of the gospel bless your life right now. Know God loves you and you will see your son again.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have not experienced the loss of a child but in 2001, my husband and I buried 3 family members in less than 5 months. All of them taken suddenly and tragically and long before their time on earth was finished. During that time of great sorrow someone gave me a scripture that truly game me the deepest comfort. I would like to share it with you. It is Mosiah 24:14. "I will ease the burdens which are put on your shoulders that even you cannot feel them upon your backs. And this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions." My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord's choicest blessings be with you at this time.
I wish I knew the right words to say but I don't. I do know that the love you have for your sweet little one will always be and you will be reunited one day with him. He is yours forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May our Heavenly Father bless you with comfort and peace.
I don't know how I could cope with such a terrible loss. I pray that eventually you will feel peace in the midst of your anguish.
Oh, honey! I'm so super sad and sorry for you! You are in MY prayers (along with many other people's prayers... as obvious by the 348 comments thus far).
Your creativity, inspiration and willingness to share these two gifts through your blog have greatly blessed me in my calling in the Primary Presidency. I am quite certain that Heavenly Father just adores you to pieces. I'm sure His heart aches for you and your loss.
Hopefully knowing and feeling how loved you are (even by "strangers") will help ease the pain you are experiencing... even just a little.
Loves,
Jenny
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Son. He came to this earth for a purpose and it was served so quickly. May your days be filled with gladness knowing you will one day be with him in the Celestial Kingdom.
I know the Lord will wrap His arms around you and give you the peace and comfort that you need. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Words are so inadequate. My heart is with you in so great a loss - even if it is for just a few years. He's waiting for you now and that can give you great purpose to do your very best.
I am sorry for your loss. May you be blessed in your time of need. I pray that you will be comforted.
I was dumbfounded to read your blog tonight. My sister passed away suddenly last year leaving 4 young children and it was the hardest thing I have ever dealt with. I know that is no comparison to what you are dealing with, but I want to tell you that I know, with surety, that Heavenly Father will embrace you in His loving arms and you will feel that "peace which passeth all understanding". I know by reading your blog that you have the faith to make it through this. You are strong. I will most definitely be praying for you.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss! I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I am just so sorry. I'm grateful we know the Plan of Salvation and that brings comfort. It's also OK to feel the devastation and sorrow. Know that you are appreciated and loved, even by all of us that don't know you personally.
I am so sorry. Our prayers will be with you and your family.
Many, many people love you, and the Lord has a plan for you and your son. You will see and raise him someday. May God be with you to comfort you and your family!
I apologize for your loss, my spouse passed awhile ago. The pain is real, but with Christ, you can be healed. I will keep you in my prayers. Your little one will watch over you.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your blog has been a blessing my first year as primary president. I will keep you in my prayers.
May Heavenly Father carry you always. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sofia,
May your testimony of the Savior and the Great Plan of Happiness bring you solace at this most unbearable time. You are loved by countless sisters and brothers and you and your family will be in the prayers of many.
May the Lord Bless you and your family. I know that there is nothing that anyone in the entire world can say or do to ease the pain that you are feeling but kknow that my heart aches for you and my prayers are with you.Please hang in there and allow yourself to grieve as you need to but know too that the Lord intends for you to carry on as well. The Lord needs brave Saints to do his work in heaven as h does on earth and you must have been blessed with a truely special soul that the Lord needed with him in heaven. I know that there are those that are so pure and so amazing that must be born to this earth that the Lord cannot risk. Some ssouls are just too special and too needed in the many works in Heaven. What must the Lord know of you and your rigtiousness and strength to entrust you with one such soul? Take comfort in the love of those around you and allow room for the pain. It is okay to hurt even when you know that your child is in Gods arms.
Oh Sofia. I am crying as I type. Sofia, YOU ARE LOVED. If you know nothing else for certain right now . . . kow that you are loved. Bless you.
You and your family are in my prayers. It is okay to be sad - it is sad and terrible and it is something that never nver should happen. Allow the sadness but allow the love too. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers and will be much on my mind.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss! I wish I could give you a big >HUG< to make it all better, but I know that won't do. Just know that I'm so grateful for this gospel, and all the knowledge it brings to my life about families being forever. I lost twins a few years ago. I have a constant reminder to do better so I can remain worthy to be with them again. All my love-Lisa
Dear Sofia this is a hard trial in your life I know as my 3 month old daughter die. I know that at this time you will find that the Lord will uphold and comfort you and that you will find strength that you never knew that you had. I have a poem that was giving to me at my time of sorrow that has been a treasure through the years that I want to share with you. GOD KNOWS BEST: Our Father knows what's best for us, So why should we complain--We always want the sunshine But He knows there must be rain--We love the sound of laughter And the merriment of cheer, But our hearts would lose their tenderness If we never shed a tear. Our Father tests us often With suffering and with sorrow He tests us, not to punish us, But to help us meet tomorrow . . . . For growing trees are strengthened When they withstand the storm, And the sharp cut of the chisel Gives the marble grace and form . . God never hurts us needlessly And He never wastes our pain, For every loss He sends to us Is followed by rich gain . .(which I can testify of) And when we count the blessings That God has so freely sent We will find no cause for murmuring And no time to lament . . For our Father loves His children, And to Him all things are plain, So He never sends us pleasure When the soul's deep need is pain . . So whenever we are troubled, And when everything goes wrong, It is just God working in us To make our spirit strong.
Take refuge in the Gospel. At first you will cope second by second but you will find as the atonement works in your life that you will make it day by day then year by year. God bless you
Your blog has provided support and light to more people than you will ever realize. Likewise there are now more people praying for you than will ever realize. I hope that you can feel our love for you during this tragic time.
Your blog has provided support and light to more people than you will ever realize. Likewise there are now more people praying for you than will ever realize. I hope that you can feel our love for you during this tragic time.
You are loved by so many but most importantly by your Heavenly Father. So much so, that he sent His Son to atone and die for you and your family. He experienced the atonement so He would know how to succor you and take care of you during what seems to be an unbearable experience. Even if you do not recognize His love during this chaos, you will be able to look back, in time, and see His hand in your life during this time. He will be there everyday you live, as you think about your son, what has been, and what is yet to be in that sweet parent-child relationship.
Your Heavenly Father loves you. You are in my prayers that the Holy Ghost will strengthen your shoulders as you bear this burden. Also that the eternal perspective the gospel offers will make it easier for you to breathe each breath.
Sofia,
I too am so sorry to hear about your baby. As much as I know and love the gospel, the thought of losing my child still remains as the toughest life possibility to even consider - I feel a loss of breath to even think about it. I treasure your blog, your personality that comes through on it, your testimony, your dedication & service of time, and your uniquely wonderful ideas - that we all benefit from.
I pray you and your family are doing as well as possible, finding moments of peace & understanding as time goes by. Your little one will be waiting (and even watching I think) as your earthly life continues. Not everyone has that kind of clear incentive to seek Celestial life - and I don't mean to make light of your trial at all. I just know that another family that just lost their baby has found a lot of peace in the fact that they have their dear one waiting for them.
As the hymn says, 'The Lord bless you and keep you' ---
With love,
Breanne
oh my! i am so so so so sorry! my thoughts and prayers are with you! i cannot even begin to understand what you are experiencing. go to the temple often.
You are in my prayers. Peace be with you!
You and your family are in my prayers! I hope you have felt the Saviors arms around you in this very difficult life trial. May God bless you with strength to endure and give you the feeling of peace knowing that Families are Forever!
I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't been on your site for a while, so I just heard your knews. I pray for you to feel the love and peace only the Savior can bring.
I am so sorry. I'm sorry that I'm so late learning of your tragedy. I think that this must be the most tragic thing a mother must ever have to endure. I know your pain is great. Your heart will always love your little man. I'm grateful that you know you'll be with him again. Stay true thru it all. May you feel His love and find strength and peace with Him. From a Loving Sister!
I'm so sorry for your loss. How grateful we can be for the gospel and our knowledge of eternal families. Many thoughts and prayers are with you.
i am so sorry to hear this. i hope that you and your family are healing spiritually. i can't imagine how hard it must be to lose a child. thank you for sharing your knowledge and testimony with us.
I wish that I could carry some of your pain for you right now - but I know that even though I cannot, our Savior is. You and your family are in my prayers. Thank you so much for all that you do.
I too am so sorry for your loss but how wonderful it is that you know the truth and that your sweet little guy will be waiting patientley for his family. He probably has lots of work to do while he waits.
So sorry for your loss!! I can't imagine what your going through it makes me want to not take for grant my little ones!! Thank you for all you do!!
Praying for you in Idaho. Mourning from afar. Families are forever.
I know you will probably not continue to come back and read as it has been over two months, but I could not stay silent. I mourn for you and I cry for you and I am inspired by your steadfastness and your willingness to share. You bring so much into the lives of strangers and thank you cannot be enough. I know the Lord blesses you through this hardship. You are wonderful and He loves you. As do many many many others whose lives you have touched. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I just can't say it enough.
I am so sorry for your loss. Here is a fabulous website about grief, written by a lady who lost her little one almost 2 years ago. She wants it to be a community of people who are going through similar situations; a place of understanding, love, and support. It is amazing and may be able to offer you some comfort from "those who know."
http://www.agoodgrief.com/
You are in my prayers during this holiday season!
I love you!
Post a Comment