Six days ago, my mother in law had a severe stroke and is in a hospice center. It's very difficult
to have her in this condition and it breaks our families hearts. I know that it won't be long and
she will be moving on to the next stage in life....which is to return to our Heavenly home.
Because I know for myself that Heavenly Father lives and that Jesus Christ conquered sin and
death, it makes it easier to deal with death when it comes. I found a very special poem that
touched my heart and I would like to dedicate it to my mother in law at this time.
You are the other Mom
I got the day I wed your son.
And I just want to thank you Mother
For the lovely things you've done.
You are a lovely Mother,
And I am a lucky wife!
I wonder if you know how much
you've added to my life.
You used to pat His little head,
And now I hold his hand.
You raised in love a "Little Boy."
And gave me then a "Man."
(I love you Mother!)
Then, at the same time, I've been thinking about Thomas, who is serving a full time mission for
the Lord in Washington State. In just two days, it will be a year since he has been out. One
more year left and we will have him home! Yea! Yet, at the same time, we are receiving so
many blessings from his service that I want to have him continue. But most
importantly, he is teaching the gospel to my brothers and sisters in Washington and that makes
me happy. I feel very blessed to have the true gospel of Jesus Christ in my life and to know of
God's plan for me. So, we are planning to send him a special love package for Valentines Day
and for his 1 year mark as well. The main thing he wants is pictures. It's hard for Thomas at
this time to be away from family especially because he loves his grandmother so much. But, he
has a great understanding of God's plan and he will be fine.
I feel so blessed to have a wonderful husband who loves his parents so much. Larry and I have
had some real choice experiences singing hymns to his mother and just being there with her.
Also, Larry has also enjoyed spending time with his Dad and going out to dinner together.
These are hard times and but we will get through them.
