On a Friday not too long ago a beautiful little girl was brought into the world. A head full of black hair. A sweet angel face. A week after her grand entrance she has left just as quickly as she came. Complications arose ending her life entirely too quickly and leaving behind hearts full of sorrow and pain.

It is in these moments that I express a quiet gratitude for the gospel in my life. I contemplate the peace that fills my heart and my soul as I think of a life that has passed entirely too quickly. It is now that my heart aches with a desire to teach, to share, and a hope of bringing peace into the lives of those around me. As I look into their faces I see pain, anguish, sorrow, and grief. Loss has become so very real to them and to me.

I sit with the thought that maybe, just maybe, through my prayers I will find a way to help and in time they will be healed.