My son also. He was 22. In one month it’ll be 14 years. There were so many horrible things that were gracefully balanced with amazing things. There’s so much gratitude with that kind of deep heartache and understanding. Prayers to you, mother to mother.
Thank you. I lost many friends in Vietnam, from car crashes, disease, etc. As an old man I am learning to care for people and care about them. I lost a daughter years ago. Thank you.
My son was stillborn, and even though I miss him every single day I learned a lot from that experience. And I know that he is with me daily. I have someone special to greet me on the other side. I am so grateful for my beautiful son.
Thank you for this video. I lost my own daughter at the age of 5 to the complications of a brain tumor. I thank my Savior for the precious time I got to spend with her in mortality. I anxiously await to see my Jasmine's shining smile again when that day comes. I am so grateful He has given us hope through His Atonement and Resurrection.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughters life with me. I lost my first son at age 4 by a drunk driver, although I wasn't responsible, he was just sitting at red light with his grandma they both were killed, I felt guilt. I had to turn to the Savior for peace and I counted the miracles as well. Including a beautiful letter about sight being restored to two children from the donation of his cornea, all his other organs were too damaged. Elsie is in a special place same as my Jordan, and they are watching over us. Its been 30 years since Jordan died, and the miracles continue.
I love this. I also lost a daughter, 4 years ago. She spent a week on life support before she passed, and while that week was fraught with stress and uncertainty and anguish and tears, we also saw many miracles and felt the peace and comfort of God. Our daughter saved three lives through organ donation, which has given us so much peace. I love the drawing in this video of Jesus holding their little girl. What a precious, beautiful reminder that she is at peace with him.
Meredith, As I read your comment, I stopped and prayed for you, the sweet sister inthe video, and for all who have lost a child. I prayed for your family, the friends who miss your daughter, and any touched by her life. I know that she was taken before the age of accountability. She was spared trials and hardships that may have come her way later in life. To the extent that she is allowed to be a guardian angel for you and your family, I know that she will be doing everything possible on the other side of the veil to help and will be like Joseph Smith in preparing a way for you. My heart goes out to you. What a great blessing for those who received organs. I hope those recipients end up being a blessing in your life in some way.
Bless your HEART!!! She is a BEAUTIFUL girl and is lightening up the heavens. Thank-you for sharing such a sad & traumatic experience. It will change all who read/watch it!!!!
I'm so sad for this beautiful mother and her family. I can't imagine the grief they've had to endure. You never get over the loss of a child but their faith that all things happen for a reason is amazing. You will see her again and that reunion will be full of the greatest joy. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It gives us hope in facing our own challenges.
Thank you for your beautiful testimony of life after death, being able to see loved ones again!! It was so sweet to watch you can feel your love and testimony for Jesus Christ!
thank you so much for share whit us your feelings, Jesus Christ give us the promise to be together as a family after this life, He can empower you to overcome the hardships of life, and you are an example of that.
I’m grieving the loss of my 30 year old son just one month ago. When I opened UA-cam, I asked for a church video that would give me relief from my torment. This one was on the first page. As this beautiful mother gave her testimony, I could feel her pain as though it was my own. Tears are crawling down my cheeks as I write these words and I am still grieving, but this mother’s faith gives me hope and her love gives me peace.
We're so sorry for your loss, John. We know comfort and healing can come through prayer and by relying on Jesus Christ at this difficult time. He loves you and can mend your heart and give you peace. www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/purpose-of-life/4-ways-to-cope-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one?lang=eng
This was not a good video to watch at work. Breaking down crying in front of my bosses and having them watch this video, we all cried together. Beautiful story you shared. This has helped me regain my faith for the gospel. My deepest condolences to your family. I know your husband and he is a great man because he has a exceptional wife. Much love to you and the family. Thank you for sharing this personal experience with everyone.
It's not just her organs that saved lives... You are now apart of Elsie's legacy! May we never forget what this beautiful mother & family has shared with us all.
I lost a baby 😭 girl at 9 months. I feel your pain 😔. But JESUS CHRIST holds our children 🙏 in the palm of his HANDS...And he holds our hearts in the shadow of his presence. May GOD feel you with more love you can ever imagine. JESUS is always near the BROKEN. GOD bless you and your PRECIOUS family.
I have a little girl her age and I pray for you sister. We parents are doing the best we can. I hope God gives us the streath to know his hand in our lifes. Hugs.
Thank you for sharing your story. We, too, lost our 11 year old daughter (and mother at the same time) in a rollover accident on our way to Hershey, PA on spring break in 2006. My husband was able to restart our daughter's heart as well at the scene, and in the end, this saved several others' lives through organ donation, too. Our tragedy became someone's blessing. It was hard at first to make this decision, when you're trying to cope with the stress, but, you literally only have such a short time to make the decision to donate. I, too, never imagined losing a child. But, in every tragedy, there are tender mercies of the Lord along the way. It gave us many opportunities to share our beliefs with others out here in Ohio. Shauna Jones
Thank you for your sweet story my dear sister - we love you! I’m going through something very challenging but pales in comparison to yours. I’m in so much pain but you have brought me peace. I need time and pray the Savior will comfort me. Thank you so much!!!
As a bereaved parent since 1979, I can promise that you all will meet this precious little one again. I know that even 100 other children can't replace the one, but you are still blessed beyond belief, with the part of your most beautiful family that was all still on the couch together at the end of the video. My prayer for each one of you to find complete healing sooner than later.
Thank-you, faithful sister, for your perspective, your sharing, your giving beauty for ashes, and your continuing to thrive during challenging times. Love your example! Love you!
Some other bereaved parents aren't blessed with grace, insight and healing yet and are understandably upset, bitter and angry. We can hope and pray that they will be delivered from their grief.
Sweet music and pictures at the end. This story is so tender and my heart goes out to the family for sharing. Thank you for your faith in Heavenly Father and temples and in healing.
I wasn't going to bother watching this and then felt like I should, and I was so touched. My wife passed away 5 months ago and my newest grand daughter lived only a week and died just over a year ago. One thinks to "have it" to have dealt sufficiently. And then you see something like this and realize how much you still need the comforter.
You experienced an enormous amount of grief inflicted upon you, your children and your grandchildren in a short period of time. Even though I'm 100% positive grandma has her grandaughter snuggled in her arms, my heart aches for each of you, as these wounds are so fresh. My wish is that the passage of time will be merciful and bring healing, sooner than later.
This is one of the greatest reasons for our reverence in the Temple. You NEVER know what your brothers and sisters are going through. We go to the Temple to listen and if the people around you are whispering or giggling it’s hard to focus. God bless this beautiful family and all those touched by this story. ❤️
Just what I needed to hear today! His Grace is sufficient....she such an amazing woman! Because of Jesus Christ we can have hope even when we dont have all the answers.
Thank you for your beautiful Spirit & strength. God lives & loves us ... He needed an Angel..I can't wait to meet yours..I love you & keep you in my prayers
I have been doing Family History. Now I have motivation to live a little better each day-so I can live with my righteous family members that have passed-for all eternity. This story really helped me-Thank you.
The statement "I don't think there was one [a prompting]," was heartbreaking, but shows that God truly had a plan. Sometimes that plan is so HARD! Having lost a daughter due to pre-birth malformations, I can relate to the loss of a child and the hole that leaves in your heart. I can also attest to the miracles and peace that can come to those who have lost a child, or any loved one, when you turn your pain to the Savior. He can bring peace and love like no one else. Thank you for sharing your story!
Thankyou for sharing. It is never easy to lose a loved one especially a child. Having faith, love, strength & understanding of God's ways gives some comfort during such a hard time. Noticing the miracles during your journey & learning to overcome the outcome gives hope to all. GOD Bless your family. Families can be ETERNAL xoxoxo
Thank you for sharing your story to Bless others may you feel the peace and love and comfort from the savior . my condolences and prayers are with you and the family may she rest in peace with the angles
God is mysterious in his ways but his ways are always clothed with love,this story touched me alot,sometimes we not understand God's will for us but living with the surety that if he we hold onto him he will make his ways known unto us,#THEGOSPELISWONDERFUL
You were very brave to record your experience on video. It is beautiful and we all feel deeply every word which your spoke. We also share your faith and certainty in a glorious resurrection. Thank you so much.
My dear sisterpplease know that all your precious daughter needed was a physical body before being called home. You and your beloved provided Elsie with that. Keep strong in the faith, dear sister and remember your temple covenants and the promises of the HolyScriptures. Heavenly Father and his son DO NOT make mistakes.Be assured that this precious child is waiting for you and her family on the other side of the veil. In the name of our beloved savior,Jesus Christ, Amen.
It's beautiful to see the healing power of the atonement and the peace the gospel brings. For those of you suffering similarly but haven't made it through yet, here's a quote from Joseph Smith that may help "The Lord takes many away, even in infancy, that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrows and 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... the only difference between the old and young dying is, one lives longer in heaven and eternal light and glory than the other, and is freed a little sooner from this miserable, wicked world."
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video and for those inspired words. My oldest child (and only son) lost his life in 2011 in a boat accident during a church activity. He was one week from his 15th birthday. My family and I miss him every day, but we are grateful for so many, many things: that he died almost instantly and probably painlessly; that no one else in the boat was badly hurt; that there were two priesthood leaders there, one of whom was able to give him a blessing as he passed; and that so many, many people in our ward and our community reached out to our family with love and compassion. I don’t believe that God "took" my son-instead, I believe we live in a fallen world where accidents happen and children sometimes die from illness or injury. And my testimony is that God, our Father, mourns with us. He feels our pain and our anguish, and he sends His Holy Spirit and works through other people to bless and comfort those who have lost loved ones. How grateful I am for a loving God, a loving Savior, and their plan of salvation that promises our family is eternal.
@Mike Parker, we're glad you appreciated the video. Thank you for sharing your experience, insights, and testimony of the love of our Heavenly Parents and Savior, Jesus Christ. Take care!
Yes, that rings true to me too, that God doesn't "take" those we love in those ways. Sometimes, terrible things just happen. But Jesus wept with Mary and Martha even when He knew He could make their separation from Lazarus shorter than what the rest of us go through when someone we love dies. I know He will end the separation of death for all of us too. Doesn't mean it isn't hard now, but I am so grateful that death is not the end. I was heartbroken when my dad died unexpectedly, but I did feel some peace. It doesn't make sense to feel any peace after times like these, and that is a testimony to me that those feelings come from from God as we try to turn to Him for comfort. Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. I'm so very sorry that your son passed away. ❤
@@melanieatkins36 the story of Mary and Martha with Lazarus has taught me so much about how Christ and Heavenly Father grieve with us through our losses. It gives me comfort since I was in a car accident at 7 months pregnant and lost my son.
So amazingly timely! I got the email today sent out by the Church sharing this video, as I have a loved one in the room next to mine, in my very own house, going through the process of passing away. Thank you for sharing you beautiful testimony, much needed at this time. No doubt God is in the details of our lives. Your thoughts were echoes to the questions I prayed for this morning. Thank you!
Thank you for your video, I didn’t loose a child, I lost my wife suddenly after a prayer and kiss good night. I found her slumped forward in the bathroom at 3:00 in the morning about six weeks ago. She was unresponsive and I started CPR and called 911 immediately. The paramedics were there n two or three minutes but could not revive her. We had talked about funerals just a week prior and kidded each other that we would come back and haunt the other if we over spent on the funeral. She died four days before our 44th anniversary and had been sick for most of those years. She liked to kid me that she must have been allergic to me because she got started getting sick six months after we got married. We had what I would call a great marriage - she was an exceptional person - so it was probably mostly due to her efforts, and I miss her terribly. However I know I will see and be with her again eternally one day. Again, thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing your experience and testimony, Andrew. We're so sorry for the loss of your wife, and we hope that you continue to feel comfort and peace through your faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Take care!
I miss my son who died after only 38 hours every day. I will never not miss him. I have to believe in eternal families, I can't think about the possibility that I won't see him again and raise him or that I am no longer his mother. He inspires me to draw closer to the Savior. I know that one day I will finally have the sweetest reunion and I will hold him in my arms again.
I lost 2 daughters, very slowly. The disease made it hard for them to learn to walk and talk and it progressed until they died at ages 25 and 26 at only about 80 pounds. Their organs were not good for transplanting. Their disabilities had confined them to wheelchairs from 2nd grade on. They could read and speak with difficulty but not write. So, they left nothing behind except what got written on the hearts of the people that loved them and were loved by them. Some day I'll know what they took with them. I have to trust that everything fits in God's plan.
I'm also a bereaved parent and also firmly believe God's plan and wisdom will prevail. I wish you healing in your heart, from the pain of the decades of vissittudes inflicted upon all of you and that it comes sooner than later.
Thank you for showing what grace is and could be for me as well. I appreciate your understanding of this gospel principle that I don't think enough people have allowed themselves the chance to grasp fully. Your a wonderful mother, and I pray the spirit will continue to help and guide your beautiful family, both in heaven and on earth.
I love how you shared that you didn't believe there was a prompting to go in sooner. Many people often feel when a loved one that is a child dies that they did something wrong, it is not so. Each of our lives has a beginning and an end point and only the Lord knows when it is our time to go. We just have to trust the Lord when he takes our loved ones, because their mission was finished on the earth. I believe that the Lord is in all the events of our lives, and we just have to trust him and keep moving our feet, through the good, the hard and even the super challenging times. Sometimes it feels so much easier said than done. May Heavenly Father be with each of you, no matter what you are facing!
What amazing faith! Thank you so much for sharing!
I have watch this twice, each time I do, I am lifted up!
God bless everyone here !!! I’m happy to be part of the real church
You have BEAUTIFUL family and a strong faith, many blessings to you 🙏!
What a beautiful family! What a beautiful story of grace! Thank you!!
Beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing & God bless you. You are a beautiful Sister ❤
Jesus loves you
My son also. He was 22. In one month it’ll be 14 years. There were so many horrible things that were gracefully balanced with amazing things. There’s so much gratitude with that kind of deep heartache and understanding. Prayers to you, mother to mother.
Beautiful family and beautiful strength.
Thank you.
I lost many friends in Vietnam, from car crashes, disease, etc.
As an old man I am learning to care for people and care about them.
I lost a daughter years ago.
Thank you.
She is a woman of strength, faith and big heart. She is amazing.
My son was stillborn, and even though I miss him every single day I learned a lot from that experience. And I know that he is with me daily. I have someone special to greet me on the other side. I am so grateful for my beautiful son.
We're so sorry for your loss, Monique. Thanks for sharing your feelings and the hope you've found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
What a beautiful little family. Im so inspired by your strength in faith and your testimony.
The gospel of Jesus Christ gives us peace and hope even in sad times like this
Never is it easy to lose a loved one but the hardest loss is that of a child.
Thank you for sharing your personal story. Thank you for your faith and testimony of the gospel.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing your story. May Heavenly Father give you the strength to stand as a witness to him. Bless you and your beautiful family!
Thank You, Sunny & family!
Anytime you’re feeling sorry for your circs, watch this.
Praise the lord
I felt the spirit as I watched this video. How grateful I am for the Plan of Salvation and the Savior made this possible because of His love for us.
Thank you for sharing ofa atu to your family.
We love you dear sister.. God bless you and your family so infinitely until you see your daughter in eternity and beyond
Incredible experience! Very uplifting! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you
Thank you for this video. I lost my own daughter at the age of 5 to the complications of a brain tumor. I thank my Savior for the precious time I got to spend with her in mortality. I anxiously await to see my Jasmine's shining smile again when that day comes. I am so grateful He has given us hope through His Atonement and Resurrection.
Thank you for sharing your experience and your testimony of Christ's Atonement!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughters life with me. I lost my first son at age 4 by a drunk driver, although I wasn't responsible, he was just sitting at red light with his grandma they both were killed, I felt guilt. I had to turn to the Savior for peace and I counted the miracles as well. Including a beautiful letter about sight being restored to two children from the donation of his cornea, all his other organs were too damaged. Elsie is in a special place same as my Jordan, and they are watching over us. Its been 30 years since Jordan died, and the miracles continue.
I love this. I also lost a daughter, 4 years ago. She spent a week on life support before she passed, and while that week was fraught with stress and uncertainty and anguish and tears, we also saw many miracles and felt the peace and comfort of God. Our daughter saved three lives through organ donation, which has given us so much peace. I love the drawing in this video of Jesus holding their little girl. What a precious, beautiful reminder that she is at peace with him.
@Meredith Duley, thanks for sharing your testimony and experience.
What an incredible outlook you have a what an amazing mother
God is sovereign you will see your daughter again.
Meredith, As I read your comment, I stopped and prayed for you, the sweet sister inthe video, and for all who have lost a child. I prayed for your family, the friends who miss your daughter, and any touched by her life. I know that she was taken before the age of accountability. She was spared trials and hardships that may have come her way later in life. To the extent that she is allowed to be a guardian angel for you and your family, I know that she will be doing everything possible on the other side of the veil to help and will be like Joseph Smith in preparing a way for you. My heart goes out to you. What a great blessing for those who received organs. I hope those recipients end up being a blessing in your life in some way.
What a beautiful experience of Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Thank you for sharing your experience and what you learned. You are a beautiful family!
Your faith is inspiring to face our lives with faith and love.
Bless your HEART!!! She is a BEAUTIFUL girl and is lightening up the heavens. Thank-you for sharing such a sad & traumatic experience. It will change all who read/watch it!!!!
What tender heart break to share! What a faithful courageous mother! Grace!
You're beautiful. All glories. 🙏✨
Thank you. ❤️
I'm so sad for this beautiful mother and her family. I can't imagine the grief they've had to endure. You never get over the loss of a child but their faith that all things happen for a reason is amazing. You will see her again and that reunion will be full of the greatest joy. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It gives us hope in facing our own challenges.
Thank you for sharing your story, your faith, and your testimony. Thank you.
Thank you for your beautiful testimony of life after death, being able to see loved ones again!! It was so sweet to watch you can feel your love and testimony for Jesus Christ!
thank you so much for share whit us your feelings, Jesus Christ give us the promise to be together as a family after this life, He can empower you to overcome the hardships of life, and you are an example of that.
Beautiful family
The strength of this woman amazes me. God bless you sister.
Shine in her eyes shows the power given by almighty God
God bless you
Heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you for your testimony ❤️
I was one of those people who said I couldn’t imagine.. but it happened .. my son Kellen age 6 tragically!! Thank God for his tender mercies..
You will again in name of Jesus Christ, amen. Good night, sister!.
Thank you, Sunny. Your example and strength completely astound me. 🙏🏾
Beautiful video. Thank you Sunny for sharing Elsie's story. Ofa atu to you, Reno and the family.
She hAs being through this difficult trail but seeing the purpose of it helped her a lot
Thank you!
I’m grieving the loss of my 30 year old son just one month ago. When I opened UA-cam, I asked for a church video that would give me relief from my torment. This one was on the first page. As this beautiful mother gave her testimony, I could feel her pain as though it was my own. Tears are crawling down my cheeks as I write these words and I am still grieving, but this mother’s faith gives me hope and her love gives me peace.
We're so sorry for your loss, John. We know comfort and healing can come through prayer and by relying on Jesus Christ at this difficult time. He loves you and can mend your heart and give you peace. www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/purpose-of-life/4-ways-to-cope-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one?lang=eng
This was not a good video to watch at work. Breaking down crying in front of my bosses and having them watch this video, we all cried together. Beautiful story you shared. This has helped me regain my faith for the gospel. My deepest condolences to your family. I know your husband and he is a great man because he has a exceptional wife. Much love to you and the family. Thank you for sharing this personal experience with everyone.
It's not just her organs that saved lives... You are now apart of Elsie's legacy! May we never forget what this beautiful mother & family has shared with us all.
I lost a baby 😭 girl at 9 months. I feel your pain 😔. But JESUS CHRIST holds our children 🙏 in the palm of his HANDS...And he holds our hearts in the shadow of his presence. May GOD feel you with more love you can ever imagine. JESUS is always near the BROKEN. GOD bless you and your PRECIOUS family.
As a bereaved parent myself, I admire your faith in this matter.
I am so sorry for her daughter's death and such a sweet little girl.
So sad, but the comfort of our fathers eternal plan is a ray of light.
What a beautiful family
A beautiful story about your lovely daughter. God bless you and your family.
I have a little girl her age and I pray for you sister. We parents are doing the best we can. I hope God gives us the streath to know his hand in our lifes. Hugs.
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing this. We lost our 19 year old son two months ago to a very sudden surprise illness. I love the message this video gives.
Thank you for sharing your story. We, too, lost our 11 year old daughter (and mother at the same time) in a rollover accident on our way to Hershey, PA on spring break in 2006. My husband was able to restart our daughter's heart as well at the scene, and in the end, this saved several others' lives through organ donation, too. Our tragedy became someone's blessing. It was hard at first to make this decision, when you're trying to cope with the stress, but, you literally only have such a short time to make the decision to donate. I, too, never imagined losing a child. But, in every tragedy, there are tender mercies of the Lord along the way. It gave us many opportunities to share our beliefs with others out here in Ohio. Shauna Jones
As a bereaved parent myself, I admire your insight, faith and strength.
Thank you for sharing your experience and how the Lord was able to provide you tender mercies.
Thank you for your sweet story my dear sister - we love you! I’m going through something very challenging but pales in comparison to yours. I’m in so much pain but you have brought me peace. I need time and pray the Savior will comfort me. Thank you so much!!!
As a bereaved parent since 1979, I can promise that you all will meet this precious little one again. I know that even 100 other children can't replace the one, but you are still blessed beyond belief, with the part of your most beautiful family that was all still on the couch together at the end of the video. My prayer for each one of you to find complete healing sooner than later.
Thank-you, faithful sister, for your perspective, your sharing, your giving beauty for ashes, and your continuing to thrive during challenging times. Love your example! Love you!
Sweet Evie, you play beautifully. Much love to your family. Thank you for your beautiful message - Mrs. Eynon
Her faith prevails. God bless us all.
What kind of person would "dis like" this video?? Amazing example of strength and courage. What a devastating loss... Bless you!
Some other bereaved parents aren't blessed with grace, insight and healing yet and are understandably upset, bitter and angry. We can hope and pray that they will be delivered from their grief.
She’s so cute! Sorry for your loss you will meet again
Sweet music and pictures at the end. This story is so tender and my heart goes out to the family for sharing. Thank you for your faith in Heavenly Father and temples and in healing.
So grateful for your faith, eternal perspective and light.
Elsie is beautiful and precious.
I wasn't going to bother watching this and then felt like I should, and I was so touched. My wife passed away 5 months ago and my newest grand daughter lived only a week and died just over a year ago. One thinks to "have it" to have dealt sufficiently. And then you see something like this and realize how much you still need the comforter.
You experienced an enormous amount of grief inflicted upon you, your children and your grandchildren in a short period of time. Even though I'm 100% positive grandma has her grandaughter snuggled in her arms, my heart aches for each of you, as these wounds are so fresh. My wish is that the passage of time will be merciful and bring healing, sooner than later.
This is one of the greatest reasons for our reverence in the Temple. You NEVER know what your brothers and sisters are going through. We go to the Temple to listen and if the people around you are whispering or giggling it’s hard to focus. God bless this beautiful family and all those touched by this story. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your comment on the importance of reverence in the temple, too many times members have missed this point.
True x
Just what I needed to hear today! His Grace is sufficient....she such an amazing woman! Because of Jesus Christ we can have hope even when we dont have all the answers.
Thank you for your beautiful Spirit & strength. God lives & loves us ... He needed an Angel..I can't wait to meet yours..I love you & keep you in my prayers
You guys have a beautiful family thank you sister for sharing. Sending all my love for you and your Precious family
Thank you 🙏 your movation cam in at a low time in my life I am sure god will open the door and help me to adopt another
I have been doing Family History. Now I have motivation to live a little better each day-so I can live with my righteous family members that have passed-for all eternity. This story really helped me-Thank you.
The statement "I don't think there was one [a prompting]," was heartbreaking, but shows that God truly had a plan. Sometimes that plan is so HARD! Having lost a daughter due to pre-birth malformations, I can relate to the loss of a child and the hole that leaves in your heart. I can also attest to the miracles and peace that can come to those who have lost a child, or any loved one, when you turn your pain to the Savior. He can bring peace and love like no one else. Thank you for sharing your story!
Thankyou for sharing. It is never easy to lose a loved one especially a child. Having faith, love, strength & understanding of God's ways gives some comfort during such a hard time.
Noticing the miracles during your journey & learning to overcome the outcome gives hope to all. GOD Bless your family. Families can be ETERNAL xoxoxo
Thank you for sharing your story to Bless others may you feel the peace and love and comfort from the savior . my condolences and prayers are with you and the family may she rest in peace with the angles
God is mysterious in his ways but his ways are always clothed with love,this story touched me alot,sometimes we not understand God's will for us but living with the surety that if he we hold onto him he will make his ways known unto us,#THEGOSPELISWONDERFUL
You were very brave to record your experience on video. It is beautiful and we all feel deeply every word which your spoke. We also share your faith and certainty in a glorious resurrection. Thank you so much.
Love the end when the family is smiling with Her picture. You can see in their eyes they know she is wrapped in the arms of our Savior.
My dear sisterpplease know that all your precious daughter needed was a physical body before being called home. You and your beloved provided Elsie with that. Keep strong in the faith, dear sister and remember your temple covenants and the promises of the HolyScriptures. Heavenly Father and his son DO NOT make mistakes.Be assured that this precious child is waiting for you and her family on the other side of the veil. In the name of our beloved savior,Jesus Christ, Amen.
So sorry for your loss I don’t know what it’s like to lose a child. But thank you for your testimony I loved it and God bless you and keep you
All my love to this beautiful family!
It's beautiful to see the healing power of the atonement and the peace the gospel brings. For those of you suffering similarly but haven't made it through yet, here's a quote from Joseph Smith that may help
"The Lord takes many away, even in infancy, that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrows and 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... the only difference between the old and young dying is, one lives longer in heaven and eternal light and glory than the other, and is freed a little sooner from this miserable, wicked world."
Jesus have Mercy on us everyone who comes in him comes to thee father God bless you.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video and for those inspired words. My oldest child (and only son) lost his life in 2011 in a boat accident during a church activity. He was one week from his 15th birthday.
My family and I miss him every day, but we are grateful for so many, many things: that he died almost instantly and probably painlessly; that no one else in the boat was badly hurt; that there were two priesthood leaders there, one of whom was able to give him a blessing as he passed; and that so many, many people in our ward and our community reached out to our family with love and compassion.
I don’t believe that God "took" my son-instead, I believe we live in a fallen world where accidents happen and children sometimes die from illness or injury. And my testimony is that God, our Father, mourns with us. He feels our pain and our anguish, and he sends His Holy Spirit and works through other people to bless and comfort those who have lost loved ones.
How grateful I am for a loving God, a loving Savior, and their plan of salvation that promises our family is eternal.
Thank you for sharing your testimony ❤️ amen 🙏🏽
Heavenly father does not play dice there's a reason for everything. Heavenly father does not want to see his children die.
@Mike Parker, we're glad you appreciated the video. Thank you for sharing your experience, insights, and testimony of the love of our Heavenly Parents and Savior, Jesus Christ. Take care!
Yes, that rings true to me too, that God doesn't "take" those we love in those ways. Sometimes, terrible things just happen. But Jesus wept with Mary and Martha even when He knew He could make their separation from Lazarus shorter than what the rest of us go through when someone we love dies. I know He will end the separation of death for all of us too. Doesn't mean it isn't hard now, but I am so grateful that death is not the end.
I was heartbroken when my dad died unexpectedly, but I did feel some peace. It doesn't make sense to feel any peace after times like these, and that is a testimony to me that those feelings come from from God as we try to turn to Him for comfort.
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. I'm so very sorry that your son passed away. ❤
@@melanieatkins36 the story of Mary and Martha with Lazarus has taught me so much about how Christ and Heavenly Father grieve with us through our losses. It gives me comfort since I was in a car accident at 7 months pregnant and lost my son.
The gospel of Jesus Christ gives us peace and hope even in sad times like this.
What a BEAUTIFUL lil as angel Elsie watchg over her lovely family🙏💝 💙
Thank you for being willing to share your story! It strengthens my faith and brings peace to fears I have for my own children.
So amazingly timely! I got the email today sent out by the Church sharing this video, as I have a loved one in the room next to mine, in my very own house, going through the process of passing away. Thank you for sharing you beautiful testimony, much needed at this time. No doubt God is in the details of our lives. Your thoughts were echoes to the questions I prayed for this morning. Thank you!
Love the Mahe family.
Such an incredible family.
Thank you for your video, I didn’t loose a child, I lost my wife suddenly after a prayer and kiss good night. I found her slumped forward in the bathroom at 3:00 in the morning about six weeks ago. She was unresponsive and I started CPR and called 911 immediately. The paramedics were there n two or three minutes but could not revive her. We had talked about funerals just a week prior and kidded each other that we would come back and haunt the other if we over spent on the funeral. She died four days before our 44th anniversary and had been sick for most of those years. She liked to kid me that she must have been allergic to me because she got started getting sick six months after we got married. We had what I would call a great marriage - she was an exceptional person - so it was probably mostly due to her efforts, and I miss her terribly. However I know I will see and be with her again eternally one day.
Again, thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing your experience and testimony, Andrew. We're so sorry for the loss of your wife, and we hope that you continue to feel comfort and peace through your faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Take care!
Thank goodness for the Gospel and the reassurance that life goes on, that our separation is but a small time.
I miss my son who died after only 38 hours every day. I will never not miss him. I have to believe in eternal families, I can't think about the possibility that I won't see him again and raise him or that I am no longer his mother. He inspires me to draw closer to the Savior. I know that one day I will finally have the sweetest reunion and I will hold him in my arms again.
God bless thou
I lost 2 daughters, very slowly. The disease made it hard for them to learn to walk and talk and it progressed until they died at ages 25 and 26 at only about 80 pounds. Their organs were not good for transplanting. Their disabilities had confined them to wheelchairs from 2nd grade on. They could read and speak with difficulty but not write. So, they left nothing behind except what got written on the hearts of the people that loved them and were loved by them. Some day I'll know what they took with them. I have to trust that everything fits in God's plan.
Thanks for sharing your perspective and trust in God, Sue.
I'm also a bereaved parent and also firmly believe God's plan and wisdom will prevail. I wish you healing in your heart, from the pain of the decades of vissittudes inflicted upon all of you and that it comes sooner than later.
Thank you for showing what grace is and could be for me as well. I appreciate your understanding of this gospel principle that I don't think enough people have allowed themselves the chance to grasp fully. Your a wonderful mother, and I pray the spirit will continue to help and guide your beautiful family, both in heaven and on earth.
You have a beautiful family, and I’m so sure you will see her again. Thank you for your amazing example of Faith.
I love how you shared that you didn't believe there was a prompting to go in sooner. Many people often feel when a loved one that is a child dies that they did something wrong, it is not so. Each of our lives has a beginning and an end point and only the Lord knows when it is our time to go. We just have to trust the Lord when he takes our loved ones, because their mission was finished on the earth. I believe that the Lord is in all the events of our lives, and we just have to trust him and keep moving our feet, through the good, the hard and even the super challenging times. Sometimes it feels so much easier said than done. May Heavenly Father be with each of you, no matter what you are facing!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and encouragement, Joseph.
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Oh my heart. Love to you & your husband , & to Elsie.
i needed this. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
We're glad it was helpful for you. Take care!