Archive

Posts Tagged ‘grandma-smith’

You'll Be Missed!

February 16th, 2010 Classmate Blogs No comments


“The Savior’s Resurrection assures all of us that someday we, too, will follow Him and experience our own resurrection. What peace, what comfort this great gift is which comes through the loving grace of Jesus Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of all mankind.”


Timothy’s grandma Smith passed away last night. There is always deep reflection when one passes on to the other side. It’s never easy to say goodbye, but the faith and knowledge of the resurrection and the plan of happiness takes away some of the sting. My heart goes out to her own children and husband who now have to figure out life without her here.
We will miss your bright eyes and smile Grandma Smith!

Read more here:
You'll Be Missed!

Categories: Blog Postings Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Thoughts…

February 9th, 2010 Classmate Blogs No comments

I’m feeling a bit down today. My mom, who got here on Saturday and was supposed to stay until Friday, had to leave today because my Grandma Smith (her mom) has had a massive stroke and is laying on life support in a hospital in Utah. I’m wishing I were there with my family. And because of this, my thoughts have been consumed by the influence and power a mother can and does have over her children.

A little over a month ago, we were playing hide and go seek as a family one night. I was hiding in the kitchen while Brad counted, and Nick ran over to join me. He sat on my lap, looked up at me with a huge grin on his face and said “I love you, Mom.” This is not something he iniates saying on his own very often, and I melted. He was so happy and was having so much fun. It reminded me of my favortie quote from my favorite talk:

          
“Recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments.
There will be hard times and frustrating times.
But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of
joy and satisfaction.” -Russel M. Ballard
Nick has grown up a lot lately. I'm finally starting to feel like my consistency is paying off (er…maybe he's just growing and maturing). All I know is that I love this boy. And I'm grateful to a Father in Heaven who helps me with my patience and dilligence to try and be the kind of mother he, and Chase, deserve.
PS- Tonight Chase purposefully knocked over and broke a vase that he knows he’s not supposed to touch. While on time out he sang “Love At Home” at the top of his lungs.
It was awesome! :)

Read more here:
Thoughts…

Categories: Blog Postings Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,