Our Children are Something Special

"Your children have been prepared for this time." Those were the words from a blessing I received from my dad. I cannot tell you what comfort those words have given me. I stand in awe of how my children are handling everything -- it is like nothing has changed for our family. No one is crying in the corner, or acting out, or doing anything unusual. They are still as awesome as they always have been. (I said awesome -- not perfect!)

I think part of that preparation has been that they have always been so close together. They all share a room, with Sammi in a loft bed, in the walk-in closet. They are never alone. If they are sad, or want to talk to someone -- someone is always there. They do not have to be afraid. They are in this together. We are all in this together! I love how close my children are to each other. They love each other so much, and that makes me SO HAPPY!

I am also grateful my children are not wimpy. These kids come from good, solid, Scottish ancestry, and they are tough! They are going to have some heavy workloads in the future, but I think they are well prepared, and cut out for the tasks ahead. I was not left with little babies, I was left with almost teenagers -- who can pull their own weight, and more. (That's right little Henry… get to work!) The combination of me, and Charles, made some pretty sturdy people. Thank goodness for that!

You know what else has prepared these children? We have prayed and read our scriptures together EVERY DAY, always. We talk about gospel topics, and discuss deep things on a daily basis. We have tried to instill in the children a faith in God and his Eternal plan for us, and for families. That knowledge is everything to us now! Now that their daddy has passed from this world into another -- it is an easy discussion, because we all know where he is. We try and keep it an open conversation at our house. We talk about Charles/daddy daily, and we even pray for him and his success as a missionary on the other side. Of course, the first few days were really rough, but I will talk about that later, when I'm ready to. It has been a month, and there is joy in our home.

I am so grateful to have these kiddos with me. They are everything to me, and Charles. We both love them so much. May they continue to have strength and courage in the days ahead! May the joy we have always had as a family continue on, forever… and ever!

Thanks for these sweet babies, Charles. You were so kind to give them to me. Watch over them, will you, my love?