I am not sure at the moment which is harder for a momma’s heart- your babies leaving home or seeing them hurt. An unexpected event led to our family of six being together for the weekend. While circumstances weren’t ideal for a visit, Ginny and Aubree lost a friend last Saturday, and my heart aches for our girls, Jake, and all those who loved him (Dallin Floyd Baum). Jake and I know this was an important life experience that can lead to growth for our girls but mourning is hard. It was a weekend of piano, song, laughter, tears, friends hanging in the kitchen, and hugs. It ended too quickly, less than 48 hours together. I hope the mourning leads to healing quickly. It’s so hard to let them leave when they’re still mourning and sad. I told Jake I just wish I could keep my kids with me forever. He jokingly said we could build a compound, followed by “Aren’t we glad our parents didn’t do that because I’d be missing out on the best parts of my life.” He also said he was sad when they left too but if he has to be alone with anyone, he’s glad it’s me.
On a side note, Saturday watching Jake on the stand, I realized even more that this is the time Lord needs him to be bishop. He is a comforter and in the almost two years as bishop now has done 8 funerals. He says the most beautiful things and shows up for people. My girls told me that he comforts and I make people do what they don’t want to do that needs to be done (I guess kinda like a reality check person).
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