Humbled.

My friend lost her baby this morning. She knew that the baby had Trisomy 13 for a while and was told that the baby could pass away at any time - during her pregnancy or after delivering. So, the day came to be induced yesterday and around 7 pm she delivered a beautiful baby boy named Samuel. Samuel lived for almost 5 hours before returning to be with Heavenly Father.

I am always in wonder by these sweet little ones and their huge ability to change us. To make us want to be better. I guess their sweet innocence reminds us of all things pure in life. There is something about their purity that reminds us their is no room for anger, selfishness, and pride.

I am also always in such awe of their mothers. These mothers who give thanks, who love more, who understand their reason as a most special mother to these most special babies. Who instead of giving up, turn around and live a life filled with more purpose than ever before. Talk about refined woman. They shine they are so refined! I am grateful and very humbled to call these woman my friends.

When my friend, Amanda, lost her baby, Tyson, back in January I remember feeling each day this sense of honor in knowing him, in being a part of his life and the life of his family. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him. I am grateful for this because each time I think of him I am reminded of my desire to be more pure.

And, to my dear Joanie, I thank you for your example and for your sweetest baby, Samuel. I will honor him each and every day too. I love you.