Isn't it funny that when we are going through hard trials that we seem to want to learn and soak up as much knowledge about what we are going through? That has really rang true for me. I'm on to another book. This book is titled Angel Children Those Who Die Before Accountability. Another great book. I'm not quite done with it, I have about 1 chapter left. I came across something definitely for me to learn from. It is something sad for me to admit, but there are a lot of times I see the negative things in life before I see the positive. Enduring this trial of losing Kamber has taught me to try and see positive in all things. I have to say I'm doing much better at this, but still sometime struggle. I have others in my life that I can see struggle with this very much. I hope it is something they will also overcome eventually.
In this book David O McKay talks about our contentment in life. It reads: Contentment springs from within ourselves. Outward circumstances will be contributive to it, but it is our attitude toward those exterior things which will determine our contentment... How true is that statement. What a wake up call for me. I do feel it is okay for me to still long for Kamber, to have days that I'm so sad. I do feel that it is what we do with our lives after those moments, knowing there will be more Kamber moments to come. We need to pick ourselves up and endure to the end. I'm grateful for this book and the neat things I am learning from it. There are angels all around us and how neat is it that one of my angels for our family is one of our own. We love you Kamber and are so very thankful for the blessing you were to our family here on earth and a blessing you are up in heaven!
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That is awesome!! I'm so grateful that you share these books and what you've learned. I don't always have time to research these things, but always make time for your blog!! :)
My mom always says that when she was in high school and people talked about enduring to the end, she always thought that sounded so easy. In high school life is "easy". But later after getting married and having kids, she quickly learned know hard it was to endure to the end.
I, too, am glad your little angel is among us, especially that she is always with you, Ethan, and the girls!
Jenn and Ethan, thank you so much for sharing your personal feelings and trial with all of us.
You have NO idea how helpful and inspiring it is to watch your struggle, which I might add you are winning big :)
One thing that catches my eye from all you are going through is this: Something horrible occurred, and yet somehow the fruits of this tragedy are coming out, and they are all GOOD. You are growing, your faith and hope are stronger, and most of all, this tragedy has produced LOVE. Across many people, places and in many ways, this trial is producing greater love in so many lives.
That to me is what reflecting the Light of Christ is (let your light so shine Matt 5:14-16).
You are both doing so well. Thanks again, we love you guys.
Lane Cook
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