Hitting a Rock in Life

I am not going to post any pictures for this post. I am going to talk about a person in my ward that just passed away. Honestly, I did not know her very well,- however, I did do remember some conversations with her. She helped me solve my baby's skin problems. I panic when something I don't know is happeing to my child. As a new mother, I feel like I don't know what to do. Connie (that was her name) helped me solve such a little problem, that made my life just a little bit easier. Appartently she was very servicable to many. I remember Connie talking about her busy life with me, and getting her kids ready for church, school etc. I had no idea how busy she was until I saw everything she had to do and comments that others talked about. Honestly, she seemed like a normal average woman that I did not think would pass until she was much older. This woman (Connie) had many children. High school on down. Her children are the ones I know. I know that her son, loves to wear cowboy boots, he loves to talk and enjoy life. He has a funny sense of humor and is just a good kid in general. I remember first meeting him, and playing tic-tac toe in church. I know her daughter- a beautiful, young girl who has a huge smile that can melt anyone's heart. She is so friendly and sweet. I know her youngest. I remember how he would cuddle with his mom... you could tell that those two had a sweet relationship. I am crying thinking about these children- who won't see there mom anymore, who won't be able to give her hugs, kisses, and grow up with her. My heart breaks to think of that. Then I remember, that there is always hope. Hope that something good will happen. She will always be in their lives, through others who remembered her and loved her. She will always be beside them when something happens. That is the beautiful thing about our religion. I know families can always be together forever. I know that because of her faith and that of her children's they will see their mother again. That gives me a comfort, a comfort and a willingness to help those children and friends of hers. I know that I can be a comfort if they need me. Everyone hits a rock in each life, and it is different for each person... The key is (what we can take from Connie) give service to others no matter how busy our lives can be. Think of others. That is what I have learned from this lovely lady. Again, I did not know her very well- but through her wonderful kids- she has impressed me. She will be missed by many-