Life is so fragile.....

I recently found out that a friend from high school passed away. She was my age and had 3 beautiful children with one on the way. I will always remember Wendy with a big smile on her face. I imagine this smile as she welcomed her little girl back into her arms to be the presence of their Heavenly Father once again. She was the kind of girl that I have no doubt will have everlasting joy with her family forever. I read her blog with the loving words of her husband recalling the events from the past few days where he lost his sweet wife and soon after had to say goodbye to his precious daughter. I couldn't help but feel the pain us here on earth are left to deal with. I can't even begin to feel his. I took Brynnley up to bed and hugged her tight and cried. She looked at me with such concern with her big blue eyes as if she knew that something was wrong. She looked at me and began to wipe my tears and then gave me a kiss. I then held her tighter and felt of her calming strength. She continued to look deeply to at me until I smiled at her at which she began to giggle knowing I was okay. It was one of the sweetest moments with her that I will not forget. I am grateful for the knowledge that I have that I will be together with my family forever and death will never separate us. I felt this overwhelming peace as I hugged my sweet daughter. I am grateful that Eric and I were able to be married in the temple for time and all eternity and be sealed to our children that we would have the privilege of raising on this earth. What a comfort this knowledge brings as these earthly tragedies come. I know Wendy will see her children, husband, and loved ones again and that she is working with her daughter by her side to be ready for them when that time comes. Life is so short. Life is a test. If we endure it well, the blessings we will reap will be far beyond our earthly knowledge.