Finding Healing After the Death of a Child | His Grace
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- Sunny and her family were devastated when her daughter tragically passed away. Sunny realized that miracles had taken place. Her daughter's life saved many others.
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I love this. I also lost a daughter, 4 years ago. She spent a week on life support before she passed, and while that week was fraught with stress and uncertainty and anguish and tears, we also saw many miracles and felt the peace and comfort of God. Our daughter saved three lives through organ donation, which has given us so much peace. I love the drawing in this video of Jesus holding their little girl. What a precious, beautiful reminder that she is at peace with him.
@Meredith Duley, thanks for sharing your testimony and experience.
What an incredible outlook you have a what an amazing mother
God is sovereign you will see your daughter again.
Meredith, As I read your comment, I stopped and prayed for you, the sweet sister inthe video, and for all who have lost a child. I prayed for your family, the friends who miss your daughter, and any touched by her life. I know that she was taken before the age of accountability. She was spared trials and hardships that may have come her way later in life. To the extent that she is allowed to be a guardian angel for you and your family, I know that she will be doing everything possible on the other side of the veil to help and will be like Joseph Smith in preparing a way for you. My heart goes out to you. What a great blessing for those who received organs. I hope those recipients end up being a blessing in your life in some way.
What a beautiful experience of Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Thank you.
I lost many friends in Vietnam, from car crashes, disease, etc.
As an old man I am learning to care for people and care about them.
I lost a daughter years ago.
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughters life with me. I lost my first son at age 4 by a drunk driver, although I wasn't responsible, he was just sitting at red light with his grandma they both were killed, I felt guilt. I had to turn to the Savior for peace and I counted the miracles as well. Including a beautiful letter about sight being restored to two children from the donation of his cornea, all his other organs were too damaged. Elsie is in a special place same as my Jordan, and they are watching over us. Its been 30 years since Jordan died, and the miracles continue.
This was not a good video to watch at work. Breaking down crying in front of my bosses and having them watch this video, we all cried together. Beautiful story you shared. This has helped me regain my faith for the gospel. My deepest condolences to your family. I know your husband and he is a great man because he has a exceptional wife. Much love to you and the family. Thank you for sharing this personal experience with everyone.
It's not just her organs that saved lives... You are now apart of Elsie's legacy! May we never forget what this beautiful mother & family has shared with us all.
Thank you for this video. I lost my own daughter at the age of 5 to the complications of a brain tumor. I thank my Savior for the precious time I got to spend with her in mortality. I anxiously await to see my Jasmine's shining smile again when that day comes. I am so grateful He has given us hope through His Atonement and Resurrection.
Thank you for sharing your experience and your testimony of Christ's Atonement!
What a beautiful little family. Im so inspired by your strength in faith and your testimony.
Love the end when the family is smiling with Her picture. You can see in their eyes they know she is wrapped in the arms of our Savior.
My dear sisterpplease know that all your precious daughter needed was a physical body before being called home. You and your beloved provided Elsie with that. Keep strong in the faith, dear sister and remember your temple covenants and the promises of the HolyScriptures. Heavenly Father and his son DO NOT make mistakes.Be assured that this precious child is waiting for you and her family on the other side of the veil. In the name of our beloved savior,Jesus Christ, Amen.
Thank you for your video, I didn’t loose a child, I lost my wife suddenly after a prayer and kiss good night. I found her slumped forward in the bathroom at 3:00 in the morning about six weeks ago. She was unresponsive and I started CPR and called 911 immediately. The paramedics were there n two or three minutes but could not revive her. We had talked about funerals just a week prior and kidded each other that we would come back and haunt the other if we over spent on the funeral. She died four days before our 44th anniversary and had been sick for most of those years. She liked to kid me that she must have been allergic to me because she got started getting sick six months after we got married. We had what I would call a great marriage - she was an exceptional person - so it was probably mostly due to her efforts, and I miss her terribly. However I know I will see and be with her again eternally one day.
Again, thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing your experience and testimony, Andrew. We're so sorry for the loss of your wife, and we hope that you continue to feel comfort and peace through your faith in the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Take care!
Thank goodness for the Gospel and the reassurance that life goes on, that our separation is but a small time.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video and for those inspired words. My oldest child (and only son) lost his life in 2011 in a boat accident during a church activity. He was one week from his 15th birthday.
My family and I miss him every day, but we are grateful for so many, many things: that he died almost instantly and probably painlessly; that no one else in the boat was badly hurt; that there were two priesthood leaders there, one of whom was able to give him a blessing as he passed; and that so many, many people in our ward and our community reached out to our family with love and compassion.
I don’t believe that God "took" my son-instead, I believe we live in a fallen world where accidents happen and children sometimes die from illness or injury. And my testimony is that God, our Father, mourns with us. He feels our pain and our anguish, and he sends His Holy Spirit and works through other people to bless and comfort those who have lost loved ones.
How grateful I am for a loving God, a loving Savior, and their plan of salvation that promises our family is eternal.
Thank you for sharing your testimony ❤️ amen 🙏🏽
Heavenly father does not play dice there's a reason for everything. Heavenly father does not want to see his children die.
@Mike Parker, we're glad you appreciated the video. Thank you for sharing your experience, insights, and testimony of the love of our Heavenly Parents and Savior, Jesus Christ. Take care!
Yes, that rings true to me too, that God doesn't "take" those we love in those ways. Sometimes, terrible things just happen. But Jesus wept with Mary and Martha even when He knew He could make their separation from Lazarus shorter than what the rest of us go through when someone we love dies. I know He will end the separation of death for all of us too. Doesn't mean it isn't hard now, but I am so grateful that death is not the end.
I was heartbroken when my dad died unexpectedly, but I did feel some peace. It doesn't make sense to feel any peace after times like these, and that is a testimony to me that those feelings come from from God as we try to turn to Him for comfort.
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. I'm so very sorry that your son passed away. ❤
@@melanieatkins36 the story of Mary and Martha with Lazarus has taught me so much about how Christ and Heavenly Father grieve with us through our losses. It gives me comfort since I was in a car accident at 7 months pregnant and lost my son.
What a beautiful family! What a beautiful story of grace! Thank you!!
The strength of this woman amazes me. God bless you sister.
Shine in her eyes shows the power given by almighty God
As a bereaved parent since 1979, I can promise that you all will meet this precious little one again. I know that even 100 other children can't replace the one, but you are still blessed beyond belief, with the part of your most beautiful family that was all still on the couch together at the end of the video. My prayer for each one of you to find complete healing sooner than later.
Thank you for sharing your story. We, too, lost our 11 year old daughter (and mother at the same time) in a rollover accident on our way to Hershey, PA on spring break in 2006. My husband was able to restart our daughter's heart as well at the scene, and in the end, this saved several others' lives through organ donation, too. Our tragedy became someone's blessing. It was hard at first to make this decision, when you're trying to cope with the stress, but, you literally only have such a short time to make the decision to donate. I, too, never imagined losing a child. But, in every tragedy, there are tender mercies of the Lord along the way. It gave us many opportunities to share our beliefs with others out here in Ohio. Shauna Jones
As a bereaved parent myself, I admire your insight, faith and strength.
Thank you for sharing your experience and how the Lord was able to provide you tender mercies.
I felt the spirit as I watched this video. How grateful I am for the Plan of Salvation and the Savior made this possible because of His love for us.
I lost 2 daughters, very slowly. The disease made it hard for them to learn to walk and talk and it progressed until they died at ages 25 and 26 at only about 80 pounds. Their organs were not good for transplanting. Their disabilities had confined them to wheelchairs from 2nd grade on. They could read and speak with difficulty but not write. So, they left nothing behind except what got written on the hearts of the people that loved them and were loved by them. Some day I'll know what they took with them. I have to trust that everything fits in God's plan.
Thanks for sharing your perspective and trust in God, Sue.
I'm also a bereaved parent and also firmly believe God's plan and wisdom will prevail. I wish you healing in your heart, from the pain of the decades of vissittudes inflicted upon all of you and that it comes sooner than later.
Anytime you’re feeling sorry for your circs, watch this.
What kind of person would "dis like" this video?? Amazing example of strength and courage. What a devastating loss... Bless you!
Some other bereaved parents aren't blessed with grace, insight and healing yet and are understandably upset, bitter and angry. We can hope and pray that they will be delivered from their grief.
This is one of the greatest reasons for our reverence in the Temple. You NEVER know what your brothers and sisters are going through. We go to the Temple to listen and if the people around you are whispering or giggling it’s hard to focus. God bless this beautiful family and all those touched by this story. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your comment on the importance of reverence in the temple, too many times members have missed this point.
True x
I love how you shared that you didn't believe there was a prompting to go in sooner. Many people often feel when a loved one that is a child dies that they did something wrong, it is not so. Each of our lives has a beginning and an end point and only the Lord knows when it is our time to go. We just have to trust the Lord when he takes our loved ones, because their mission was finished on the earth. I believe that the Lord is in all the events of our lives, and we just have to trust him and keep moving our feet, through the good, the hard and even the super challenging times. Sometimes it feels so much easier said than done. May Heavenly Father be with each of you, no matter what you are facing!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and encouragement, Joseph.
God bless everyone here !!! I’m happy to be part of the real church
I wasn't going to bother watching this and then felt like I should, and I was so touched. My wife passed away 5 months ago and my newest grand daughter lived only a week and died just over a year ago. One thinks to "have it" to have dealt sufficiently. And then you see something like this and realize how much you still need the comforter.
You experienced an enormous amount of grief inflicted upon you, your children and your grandchildren in a short period of time. Even though I'm 100% positive grandma has her grandaughter snuggled in her arms, my heart aches for each of you, as these wounds are so fresh. My wish is that the passage of time will be merciful and bring healing, sooner than later.
Thank you for sharing this. We lost our 19 year old son two months ago to a very sudden surprise illness. I love the message this video gives.
I lost a baby 😭 girl at 9 months. I feel your pain 😔. But JESUS CHRIST holds our children 🙏 in the palm of his HANDS...And he holds our hearts in the shadow of his presence. May GOD feel you with more love you can ever imagine. JESUS is always near the BROKEN. GOD bless you and your PRECIOUS family.
As a bereaved parent myself, I admire your faith in this matter.
Thank you for sharing your personal story. Thank you for your faith and testimony of the gospel.
Thank you so much. I also had a daughter who was hurt and I could not feel a warning. I have tormented myself as I have tried to figure it out. I know that the Lord loves us and that through Him we can all be healed. Between this and the Sandy Hook story, I realized how the Lord can make beauty from ashes. Know that you are loved and appreciated for sharing and helping others to heal!
I have a little girl her age and I pray for you sister. We parents are doing the best we can. I hope God gives us the streath to know his hand in our lifes. Hugs.
God is mysterious in his ways but his ways are always clothed with love,this story touched me alot,sometimes we not understand God's will for us but living with the surety that if he we hold onto him he will make his ways known unto us,#THEGOSPELISWONDERFUL
Beautiful family and beautiful strength.
So sad, but the comfort of our fathers eternal plan is a ray of light.
What a beautiful family
A beautiful story about your lovely daughter. God bless you and your family.
The statement "I don't think there was one [a prompting]," was heartbreaking, but shows that God truly had a plan. Sometimes that plan is so HARD! Having lost a daughter due to pre-birth malformations, I can relate to the loss of a child and the hole that leaves in your heart. I can also attest to the miracles and peace that can come to those who have lost a child, or any loved one, when you turn your pain to the Savior. He can bring peace and love like no one else. Thank you for sharing your story!
With so many children passing away before the age of accountability and knowing that each one becomes an angel with a Celestial crown is humbling. Almost doesn't seem fair. With all my mistakes, errors, and omissions, I can only hope that the Lord is very forgiving and will enable me/us to mingle with those special spirits and with Him and our Heavenly Father.
Thank you for sharing your experience and what you learned. You are a beautiful family!
My son also. He was 22. In one month it’ll be 14 years. There were so many horrible things that were gracefully balanced with amazing things. There’s so much gratitude with that kind of deep heartache and understanding. Prayers to you, mother to mother.
Just what I needed to hear today! His Grace is sufficient....she such an amazing woman! Because of Jesus Christ we can have hope even when we dont have all the answers.
Jesus have Mercy on us everyone who comes in him comes to thee father God bless you.
Thank you for sharing ofa atu to your family.
Never is it easy to lose a loved one but the hardest loss is that of a child.
God bless you
This is so sweet and gives people a way to realize that god won’t always answer the prayers the way you want!
Yes this was a big thing in my life changing events. Prayer and the Spirit told me what was coming even though I didn't think it could go that bad. It helped me understand that this couldn't be wrong, so I increased faith because of it
It's not that God doesn't answer your prayers. He just doesn't answer them the way you want to hear them. His purpose and your purpose are two different purposes. But he will never deny you happiness because he is a god of love. Yes the death of a child does change the family and it can change it for the good or can change it for the bad it depends on how you view that death. There are those who lose loved ones and curse God and never find that love that he gives. And then there are those who look for the good and something that was bad and they have a better outcome in life. I can only speak from experience.
The gospel of Jesus Christ gives us peace and hope even in sad times like this
She is a woman of strength, faith and big heart. She is amazing.
You were very brave to record your experience on video. It is beautiful and we all feel deeply every word which your spoke. We also share your faith and certainty in a glorious resurrection. Thank you so much.
Jesus loves you
Sweet Evie, you play beautifully. Much love to your family. Thank you for your beautiful message - Mrs. Eynon
My son was stillborn, and even though I miss him every single day I learned a lot from that experience. And I know that he is with me daily. I have someone special to greet me on the other side. I am so grateful for my beautiful son.
We're so sorry for your loss, Monique. Thanks for sharing your feelings and the hope you've found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
So amazingly timely! I got the email today sent out by the Church sharing this video, as I have a loved one in the room next to mine, in my very own house, going through the process of passing away. Thank you for sharing you beautiful testimony, much needed at this time. No doubt God is in the details of our lives. Your thoughts were echoes to the questions I prayed for this morning. Thank you!
I miss my son who died after only 38 hours every day. I will never not miss him. I have to believe in eternal families, I can't think about the possibility that I won't see him again and raise him or that I am no longer his mother. He inspires me to draw closer to the Savior. I know that one day I will finally have the sweetest reunion and I will hold him in my arms again.
I have watch this twice, each time I do, I am lifted up!
Love the Mahe family.
Thankyou for sharing. It is never easy to lose a loved one especially a child. Having faith, love, strength & understanding of God's ways gives some comfort during such a hard time.
Noticing the miracles during your journey & learning to overcome the outcome gives hope to all. GOD Bless your family. Families can be ETERNAL xoxoxo
You will again in name of Jesus Christ, amen. Good night, sister!.
Yeah, watching this while at work lunch was a bad idea of mine. Thank you for sharing the blessing from our experiences and seeking the light from the darkness.
I have been doing Family History. Now I have motivation to live a little better each day-so I can live with my righteous family members that have passed-for all eternity. This story really helped me-Thank you.
Thank you 🙏 your movation cam in at a low time in my life I am sure god will open the door and help me to adopt another
Thank you. ❤️
Thank you for showing what grace is and could be for me as well. I appreciate your understanding of this gospel principle that I don't think enough people have allowed themselves the chance to grasp fully. Your a wonderful mother, and I pray the spirit will continue to help and guide your beautiful family, both in heaven and on earth.
You have BEAUTIFUL family and a strong faith, many blessings to you 🙏!
What amazing faith! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing your story, your faith, and your testimony. Thank you.
Beautiful journey. Thank you for sharing & God bless you. You are a beautiful Sister ❤
Heartbreakingly beautiful. Thank you for your testimony ❤️
So grateful for your faith, eternal perspective and light.
Elsie is beautiful and precious.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing your story. May Heavenly Father give you the strength to stand as a witness to him. Bless you and your beautiful family!
You guys have a beautiful family thank you sister for sharing. Sending all my love for you and your Precious family
Incredible experience! Very uplifting! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your sweet story my dear sister - we love you! I’m going through something very challenging but pales in comparison to yours. I’m in so much pain but you have brought me peace. I need time and pray the Savior will comfort me. Thank you so much!!!
She is so precious! Thank you so much for sharing your heart. I know from personal experience the pain is real. Your family is so beautiful. I have also felt much of what you expressed. I'm so grateful for your testimony!
I am so sorry for her daughter's death and such a sweet little girl.
Praise the lord
I can't begin to tell you how I feel. I just know things, I've been blessed to know things beyond the grave. Little children who die young are perfect in the eyes of Christ and have more to do then you can imagine in the Celestial Kingdom. When mothers pass on to the other side they will have those children to raise just as if they were on the Earth. I have found over a thousand infant mortality in the three years I've been working on my family history. Each and every one of those children I have come to know personally because of my geneology work, and look forward to seeing them when I passed through the veil also. There are many things we don't understand about death but little children who died young are perfect and only need their bodies for a moment to advance in the celestrial world. You will see your daughter again. That I know as sure as I know Jesus is the Christ.
Thank you for looking for and finding those members of your family! I am passionate about finding every family member in a family. So often, only those who have decedents to look for them have an entry with their parents. But just as this video shows, our children all are part of who we are, and each is part of our family. Knowing that a parent has buried a child (or children) gives you a glimpse of how that family may have been shaped by that, just as Sunny shows us in this video. These little ones may not have lived long enough to have made a broad impression on the world, but they certainly did leave a deep impression on the hearts of those who did know and love them for their brief time in mortality.
Amen 🙏🏽
It's beautiful to see the healing power of the atonement and the peace the gospel brings. For those of you suffering similarly but haven't made it through yet, here's a quote from Joseph Smith that may help
"The Lord takes many away, even in infancy, that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrows and evils of this present world; they were too pure, too lovely to live on earth; therefore if rightly considered, instead of mourning, we have reason to rejoice as they are delivered from evil, and we shall soon have them again... the only difference between the old and young dying is, one lives longer in heaven and eternal light and glory than the other, and is freed a little sooner from this miserable, wicked world."
I just had my first child and she’s a girl. I take it for granted sometimes the life I have. I’ve never thought something like this could happen. Thank you for sharing your testimony. In a way, I envy your strength. This testimony brought tears to my eyes in the smiths parking lot after playing pick up. I know I needed to hear this now. Thank you thank you.
Thank you, Sunny. Your example and strength completely astound me. 🙏🏾
I’m grieving the loss of my 30 year old son just one month ago. When I opened CZcams, I asked for a church video that would give me relief from my torment. This one was on the first page. As this beautiful mother gave her testimony, I could feel her pain as though it was my own. Tears are crawling down my cheeks as I write these words and I am still grieving, but this mother’s faith gives me hope and her love gives me peace.
We're so sorry for your loss, John. We know comfort and healing can come through prayer and by relying on Jesus Christ at this difficult time. He loves you and can mend your heart and give you peace. www.comeuntochrist.org/beliefs/purpose-of-life/4-ways-to-cope-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one?lang=eng
Thank-you, faithful sister, for your perspective, your sharing, your giving beauty for ashes, and your continuing to thrive during challenging times. Love your example! Love you!
Oh thank you for sharing your testimony! and like she said i can't even emagine. Definitely one of my worst fears! but when i saw that last little clip of that sweet girl dancing, peace came because I am sure she is still dancing in heaven what a merical and a blessing she is for so many ❤❤❤
I was one of those people who said I couldn’t imagine.. but it happened .. my son Kellen age 6 tragically!! Thank God for his tender mercies..
All my love to this beautiful family!
We love you dear sister.. God bless you and your family so infinitely until you see your daughter in eternity and beyond
Sunny, your face shows the love of Christ. I too lost my daughter unexpectedly and there were incredible miracles along the way, his tender mercies among the pain and grief were so evident on a day to day basis. It's been 3 years since I got on a plane carrying my beautiful daughter's ashes in a box and brought her home for the final time. I seek the peace that you have found, I cry everyday missing her, even though I know her sufferings are over and she is at peace. My suffering and pain goes on because her precious daughter was given to a foster family even though we fought for 3 years, thus our pain is compounded by the knowledge that part of our family has been taken from us. I can not comprehend why, only the Lord knows why and I pray for her. May I ask for a prayer in our families behalf? Thank you for this video, I will carry your words with me on my journey.
As a bereaved parent myself, my heart aches for you and understand how the lawyers and judge failed you.
Thank you for being willing to share your story! It strengthens my faith and brings peace to fears I have for my own children.
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing her story and your faith. Our daughter died 10 years ago from melanoma. I blame myself for delaying her diagnosis initially and again when it spread in her body. The pain of loss is real. Faith in the sealing power of the Priesthood reminds me we are eternally bound together, and we will see our beloved Liz again someday.
Thanks for sharing your faith and experience, Tracy.
I'm so sad for this beautiful mother and her family. I can't imagine the grief they've had to endure. You never get over the loss of a child but their faith that all things happen for a reason is amazing. You will see her again and that reunion will be full of the greatest joy. Thank you for sharing your story with us. It gives us hope in facing our own challenges.
Her faith prevails. God bless us all.
Bless your HEART!!! She is a BEAUTIFUL girl and is lightening up the heavens. Thank-you for sharing such a sad & traumatic experience. It will change all who read/watch it!!!!
Thank you!
The Joy and assurance of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ that strengthens us throughout life. Thank you for sharing Mahe family. There is hope always in him
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 Mother Mary Pray For Us 🙏Abba Father Bless us and we Adore You 🙏
Having the faith to look for the little miracles through all that.... whew! 😟 That’s the takeaway for me. Don’t shut God out. Look for the miracles and trust Him. And I THANK GOD that He has a plan for families to see their loved ones again.
What tender heart break to share! What a faithful courageous mother! Grace!
thank you so much for share whit us your feelings, Jesus Christ give us the promise to be together as a family after this life, He can empower you to overcome the hardships of life, and you are an example of that.
What a BEAUTIFUL lil as angel Elsie watchg over her lovely family🙏💝 💙
She hAs being through this difficult trail but seeing the purpose of it helped her a lot
You have a beautiful family, and I’m so sure you will see her again. Thank you for your amazing example of Faith.
Thank You, Sunny & family!
This is perfect example of The intervention from the Almighty asking us to learn from the experience and to move on hes got control and he will do what is best for us at the same time it will give us strength To learn new things from these experiences and to move on and share those experiences
Absolutely lovee the Gospel. And the plan of Salvation, Indeed you will see gorgeous little Elsie again ❤️
Sweet music and pictures at the end. This story is so tender and my heart goes out to the family for sharing. Thank you for your faith in Heavenly Father and temples and in healing.
God bless u all. Don't just start the race finish it also.
Put God first and he will take care of the rest.
Amen 🙏💕