When all this started, I was kind of angry and confused that my mom had recently passed away when I needed her most. Not mad at her, not mad at God, just mad at the situation and felt more alone. How in the world was I supposed to handle these trials all at once and without her?
I have come to know that my mom was taken at this time probably for many reasons for her, but also she was taken at this time for me. As her physical body hasn't been serving her well for quite some time, if she were here, there's not much she could do for me or for my family. and that would frustrate her. But I now know, beyond a doubt, that she was taken so she could be there for me and my family. As much as I just really need a hug from her, and oh do I need one, I know that she is helping me in ways I can't comprehend. I know she is working with our Savior to comfort me and my family. To help the Lord with his purposes for me. I don't know all the ways, but I know she is. I have strong faith in the post-earth life, paradise, after-life, whatever you call it. I know mom is doing amazing things and is happy where she is. I know that our Father in Heaven uses our deceased family and friends to come to our aid and that we can pray for that.
President Joseph F Smith declared: "When messengers are sent to minister to the inhabitants of this earth, they are not strangers, but from the ranks of our kindred {and} friends.....In the like manner, our fathers and mothers, brothers, sisters, and friends who have passed away from this earth, having been faithful, and worthy to enjoy these rights and privileges, may have a mission given them to visit their relatives and friends upon the earth again, bringing from the divine Presence messages of love, of warning, of reproof and instruction to those whom they had learned to love in the flesh"
I have felt my mom there to help me in ways that she couldn't from here.
Thank you, Kristi. I needed your faith today. I have been thinking so much of loved ones who have passed to the other side lately and can feel their sustaining power, too. It's been so long since you and I have seen each other in the Oak Hills 8th ward (it feels like another lifetime ago), but you have been in my thoughts and prayers frequently over the passed few months. My mom is doing her struggle with cancer, too. I am grateful for your example. And even though it is painfully difficult you don't give up and your life gives me courage. Sure love you, and thank you again for sharing your life. (Rachel Hickman Brighton)
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