Easton
He came to earth and then passed on,
Midst family’s sorrow and tears.
But received by family in heaven with joy,
Just minutes instead of long years.
Why weep? He’s escaped the envy of man,
The sorrow and evil that’s here.
Too pure, too lovely to live in this world,
Besought with temptations and fear.
Why weep? He’s yours; a perfect soul.
You’ve every reason for joy.
You’ll have him again in the worlds to come,
Easton will be your boy..
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. ...
Thanks Grandfather for leaving me this poem. This poem was something Joseph Smith said at a funeral of a little child.
Even though I'm still mourning my baby boy what a comfort to know he is with our heavenly father.
Easton lived for 20 minutes then went back home to live with his heavenly father.
2 years ago
13 comments:
I thought you were having a girl!
I am sorry for your loss, but how lucky he is to have come to earth for his purpose and never have to go through the heartaches of this world! And how lucky for you to have a son waiting for you to raise in the life to come!
Love you Sheen!!!
Sheena,
I know words cannot help at this time but know you are still in our prayers and that we are thinking of you! Here is one of my favorite songs it always comforts me and I hope that it will do the same for you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0Gj8-vB1q4
love ya and miss ya dearly
Chelsea (Brown) Molina
What an amazing poem!!! I can only imagine the comfort it brings to know he is with those who love him, like Grandma Wilkins.
When I saw he was a boy, my first thought was, "leave it to Bradley's son to play a trick like that on everyone!" I bet he has quite the sense of humor like his daddy.
Thank goodness for the Gospel and the knowledge we have about our purpose here on earth. But still, I know it is hard. We love you guys and we will keep your family in our prayers. Loved, loved the poem. Love you
I'm so sorry that you had to go through this, you and your family will be in our prayers.
What a beautiful poem! What a blessing to know that our Heavenly Father has a plan for us and that families will can be eternal. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheena,
My heart is breaking for you. We will continue to pray for you and your family.
Sheena,
I read your post on Friday and I was left completely speechless...what do you say/what can you say to a mother who has lost their child???? I don't know. But, I have thought about you all weekend, and I feel as if I should say something. I'm sure all the words in the world will not heal your heart right now, but if perhaps they lighten your burden and bring you love and peace for one short moment, then that is enough...
I hope you know how much we all love you and pray for you..still. As Michelle said on her blog, you have shown such great courage through this trial. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings during this painful experience. Your faith and strength has touched me so much. It has reminded me of what is important in life, and it has kept my own trials in perspective. We learn in the Gospel that we do not always know the reasons why trials happen in our lives because things happen according to the Lord's will and not our own. This seems especially true at this time. I do know that, however, many lives (including mine) have been deeply touched by your experience. We have prayed for you, fasted for you, and come closer to the Lord because of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you for many more days to come.
Lots of Love,
Adri
Sheena,
My heart goes out to you and your family! I'm sure I don't know the deepness of your sadness, but can't fathom how hard that would be. You are a great example of faith and courage!
Brad & Sheena,
How lucky Easton is to have such noble parents, only choice children of our Heavenly Father need to go right back to be with him. You both are amazing people and it is no surprise to me why you where chosen to be parents of one of our choice brothers. Sheena I love you dearly and am so grateful that my little brother was lucky enough to be married to such a wonderful women and now such an outstanding mother. Life is so short, how lucky you are to have little Easton will be there waiting to usher you through the gates of the Celestial Kingdom.
Love you guys so much!
~Mike
Sheena,
I am so sorry for your loss and the hard decision that you and your family had to make. I ahve lost a little one too and it has been just over a year. The pain does get easier to bear, but at least for me it hasn't gone away yet. I am so sorry that you and your family have to go through this. I wish you the best of everything.
Heidi Pinckard (Hathcock)
You and your family are in our prayers!! I am SO sorry that you have to endure this! Chin up! We love you!
It's Katie, Michelle's friend. I am so grateful Easton LIVED for twenty minutes. What a sacred time that must have been and I am thankful you will have that memory for your family.
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