"It all works out, don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. If we will put our trust in him, if we will pray to him, if we will live worthy of his blessings, he will hear our prayers."
- Gordon B. Hinckley-
I know that there are some people who found our blog during the pregnancy and birth of our daughter, Aubrey. Alot of you are having similar trials to us. I have been thinking and I just want to say to all of you, things will work out. Kami and I went through hell after Aubrey died. It was the hardest thing ever. It wasn't really hard at the hospital or even right after. It got hard when everyone went back to their normal lives and we were expected to do the same. We wondered how life can go on when ours had just ended?!
If you are going through hard times, I'm sure you feel the same thing. A year, two months, and fourteen days later I can finally say that it will be ok... all will work out. Don't get me wrong, we still cry for Aubrey some nights. We still feel a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel for those of you going through your hard times.
If I can be so bold as to give advice... (of course I can though... this is my blog, right! :) ... my advice would be to let yourself be sad. In the scriptures, it says that Jesus wept when his friend died. All too often, people think that crying over trials shows a lack of faith... that's a load. Let yourself be sad, but then realize that in Christ, there is hope and there is a future.
Aubrey is in a wonderful place and in the best hands that we could ask for. Thank you all for your support over this last year-ish. It would have been so much harder without you. Please remember the quote at the top of this page. "It will all work out," we just need to be patient and sometimes go through hell first! Best of luck to all!
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8 comments:
Excellent advice. There is a time and season for all things, a time to mourn, a time to rejoice. Sometimes these ebb and flow together. Thank you for being so open about what you've been through, and for sharing your insights about it. Though I haven't experienced what you have, I can apply your wisdom to my own life and my own trials. I'll bet a lot of people who read your blog feel the same. You're a strength and an inspiration.
Love to you both,
Donna
Thanks Steven! I love that quote. A friend of mine gave it to me when I was going through a different trial. You're awesome!
I love it, I love you guys! I only wish that you could have been here tonight. We miss you guys!
That's a great post. Thanks for sharing such personal thoughts. I'm sure there are many that can and will benefit from your insight. Sure think the world of you both.
Good post Steven, I hate to admit this in public....but I am going too. I do have to say I liked the movie "Charly" alot, and I really liked there at the end where he was telling the story of Jesus and how he wept when his friend died. It was a good scene.
you guys are an amazing couple of people and i've always looked up to you since the first time i saw you guys fist bump. :) truly though kami has always been a huge example to me throughout my life. i know i would have been a different person w/out her. i cant wait to see the precious addition to your family! keep us posted w/ that cute little belly!!
Great advice Steven! Thanks for such an inspirational post! We sure love you guys....
Thank you for this post! I am glad I saw it. I have a good friend at work who recently went through the same trial, and I copied this post in an email for her to read. I know she will find peace from your words.
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