A Great Example to All

A couple of days ago we attended the funeral of our niece. It was one of the most beautiful funerals that I have ever been to. It touched me deeply on many levels.

She was born with some handicaps that made her life different than others, but these disabilities perhaps increased her ability to love. All who spoke told of the impact her life had on them.

Her brother gave an incredible talk and reminded us that because she came to earth the way she did, that satan couldn’t touch her. She was innocent and wasn’t influenced by him. Like her mother told me on the phone, ‘She has her golden ticket, she’s got it made.” And it’s so true. She came to earth to do what she needed to do and she has succeeded and has now returned to her Heavenly Father to gain her reward. Her brother also said that because of her he was more understanding, less judgmental, a better father, son, husband, and friend.

Her sister asked the congregation if we knew anyone who didn’t worry about what everyone was thinking, didn’t care about the trends, someone who was genuine and loved everyone. That described this sweet girl. She loved everyone and didn’t get caught up in the world. What a great example to all of us!

I could tell from hearing her family speak that her life has been a huge blessing to each of them. She has helped them to stay grounded and love others like she did.

People feel such sorrow when a child is born with limitations. They focus on all the things that the child will not be able to do, and all the dreams that they had for the child that may never be realized. But I can see that in a way it is a thing to rejoice about. Children like this have it made. They come to teach us all how to love and how to live life to the fullest. We all focus way too much on what the world expects from us. We should be more like them and focus on what matters more, and that is being genuine, without guile, and full of love!

Thanks for being an awesome example to everyone who ever came in contact with you!