Today my niece Sarah Rose was blessed. These events are amazingly filled with love. With all that is wonderful I don't want to dampen the wonder of this event, but to add some perspective.
Well to add my perspective to the day. There is a very real ache in the core of my being. It is more than a biological clock, and more than a spiritual pull. There is an awareness of the emptiness of my .... I don't know what to call it. I have a family, I have a life, I have things that fill my heart, I have things that make me think and cause me to grow, so I don't know what it is that is empty, but it is something.
So here is my prayer today...
Thank you for my family, especially the many children that fill my arms and my heart
Thank you for my understanding of the gospel, even if it adds to my awareness of those things that I don't have.
Thank you for my trials that allow me to come closer to Christ.
Thank you for finding other ways for me to learn compassion, patience, and love
Thank you for teaching me about consecration, and allowing me to give of myself.
Thank you for hope, and faith, and blessings I can trust in.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
The Prayer of a Single Woman
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Thank you so much for that prayer. It really touched me and gave me much to think about. Although I'm not single, I have an empty feeling from not being able to have kids. I especially liked the part about "finding other ways for me to learn compassion, patience, and love."
Aw sweetheart, I love you so much. I'm sorry you have an emptiness, a void that needs to be filled. I know how much you want and need a family of your own. I pray that it will happen for you sooner rather than later. I gave a talk last Sunday and I talked about how the Lord's timetable is different than ours and how every tear shed will be compensated 100 fold with joy. I know you already know this, but Heavenly Father is not trying to make your life difficult, but all of these experiences will work together for your good. I know it's hard to hear, but find the strength to believe and endure. You are loved by so many, and you are indeed blessed to have your family near.
When I saw little Sarah Rose I was awestruck. She looked so angelic. I wouldn't mind looking at that little face all day!
sweet prayer. my sister's name is Sarah Rose... how cool is that. btw, i LOVE your Wonder Woman Pic!!! you go girl!!!
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