Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Easter! (a few days late)


This is our little family Easter picture! When we came to visit Conner at the hospital, there was an Easter basket waiting for him! It was so cute! There was a onsie, book, stuffed bunny, blanket and candy. The generosity of others is amazing, and it is a wonderful blessing to feel the love from the service that we have received in so many different forms.

There have been days when we have been driving home from the hospital, exhausted and hungry, and we get a phone call from a ward member or neighbor who 'happened' to have extra leftovers from their dinner, or who just decided to make us dinner. I have had strangers say they would pray for our baby, and so many family and friends who have fasted in Conner's behalf. We have experienced the charity of others and have been incredibly blessed through this difficult time. We have the sweetest baby who reminds us daily of the love of our Heavenly Father and that he is ever so aware of each of us and our heartaches and joys.

I see the innocence of Conner and I know without a doubt that he came into our lives with his special little heart for a purpose. We have learned more about patience, compassion, and empathy in the past 8 weeks then we have our entire lives. We have learned that when our hearts feel heavy and we feel discouraged, to realize that there are many that have it much harder. We have been the recipients of the most genuine kindness and have felt true love from so many wonderful people.

I know that the Savior gave His life for us because He loves us. I know I can turn to Him and that He can teach me to lay aside my worldly desires and weaknesses and become more like Him. I know I can reach my divine potential through relying on the Savior to guide my life and show me how to more fully love and serve others. We can live again because the Savior gave His life for us. Happy Easter!

5 comments:

Melissa said...

That is a beautiful family picture! Conner is blessed to have you two as parents. You guys are in the thoughts and prayers often.

BECKY said...

That IS a beautiful family picture. It was wonderful to catch up with what has been going on; I hope you keep updating it. I'm so glad to hear that there have been so many good moments despite these hard moments. Hopefully he'll be home soon, soon, soon!!

Heather English said...

I don't see his feeding tube in this picture. Is it out? or hiding?

Phillip and Maggi said...

He is too cute with his chubby little cheeks! Congratulations on being a mommy. Good luck with your beautiful baby, they are the best blessing and reminder of all that is good. We will keep you in our prayers...

April Paul said...

You and Paul are such good examples. I am sorry things have been rough with Conner. We hope and pray you can bring him home soon. Let us know if we can do anything for you. With lots of love, The Paul's