Following the Sullenger story, I can't help but feel sad. I didn't even know this little girl and feel as though she was like a daughter to me. Her funeral was yesterday, as much as I wanted to go I didn't have the courage to do it. I had cried all week for her, praying and asking god or whoever was listening to PLEASE let her stay. It makes me wonder why God has to take the young, the ones who weren't even given a chance to live their lives. It doesn't even seem fair to me.
I guess this story hit me so hard because now I too am a parent. I cannot even imagine life without my little girl in it. I feel so much sadness for the parents and grandparents. Going home to an empty house. Not being able to wake up to the smiles in the morning. It just breaks my heart. Preslee Sullenger touched so many people's hearts. She made me appreciate my family even more. I talked to God for the first time... I mean I actually sat down and prayed. I realized that families have to have some kind of higher power to believe in. Without some kind of faith or religion, you have nobody to turn to but yourselves. As I sit outside my house after hearing the news of her passing, I just sobbed. I had a range of emotions flow through me. ANGER, SADNESS, HAPPINESS. I was angry at God for taking her. I was Sad because I didn't think she was supposed to go. Last but not least Happy because after all the other emotions had passed I knew in my heart that she was in a better place, she had two loving parents, she had the love and support of hundreds.. Mostly strangers, And she had God who would show her unconditional love... She went peacefully. Looking up to the sky I noticed it looked different. I couldn't help but think that it was little Preslee Sullenger shining down on earth to let me and others know that she was going to be ok...
Yes Heather you are right she is totally in a better place! She is so lucky to be home again wrap in the arms of her Heavenly Father. Luckily her parents understand and know that too. Death is not easy for anyone to understand. And like you I have been so touched by this little girl and her amazing family. My heart truly goes out to them, its not easy to have someone who has not completely lived their life die. This I know. But I also know that when you're time is done and your mission here on this earth is accomplished then you are allowed to return "home". I am grateful that I have this faith and knowledge because it has given me the comfort I have needed over these past 2 years as I know it will comfort the Sullengers too. I hope and pray you will find that overwhelming comfort and knowledge too Heather :) But also remember don't hold onto the sadness for too long....she was such an angel to have touched so many!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Bobbi!! Your family is so generous, and would do anything for anyone. Your all very strong women too. You've been through so much, I admire your strength, because I know I would not be able to handle it. Your family is so adorable and you look amazing!!! I know someday I will find my way... Thanks again for the comment, it helped so much...
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite quote from Joseph Smith. "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." It has helped me through my hard times, and I know that it is helping Pat and Ashley as well. The viewing and the funeral were so very touching. It really makes ya think, thats for sure.
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