An Email From A Friend

A friend of mine wrote me the sweetest email today. She didn't know that I was pregnant with Jeslyn our about our story until I made my blog public. She saw the post about making my blog public on my Facebook page, and, she felt compelled to write me this email. It's as follows:

"Jen,
I have been thinking about you so much since yesterday when you shared your experience and grief on your blog.  Words cannot express how truly sorry I am for your loss and the difficulty you are going through. I have been thinking and praying about any way I could help alleviate some of your pain.  I really feel inspired to share with you the knowledge that I have about life after death and the healing power of Jesus Christ. I hope it can bring you the comfort it gives me.
I know that death is not the end and that because of Jesus Christ's atonement and resurrection, we can be together with our families forever if we follow His teachings.  I know that Jesus Christ has made it possible for you, Alberto, Isla, and Jeslyn to be together after death with God and the Savior and that you will have a chance to raise your sweet baby girl. My grandfather passed away unexpectedly last month and I had a chance to really reflect on the doctrine of Jesus Christ and his power to bind families together for eternity. I know this is true. You will see Jeslyn again.  Here is a short clip that kind of explains that.

http://youtu.be/Rbu2LNNxs2E

I also know that the Savior can help heal your broken heart.  He has felt every pain and sorrow you have or will ever experience and can help you through your grief.  It will not make your pain go away, but it will help you feel you are not alone.
You are a beautiful person, and I am so sorry that you have to go through such a personal and heart wrenching trial.  I hope these words help you.  It is the best thing I have to offer. Jesus Christ and His gospel has brought me peace and comfort during the hardest times.  I hope it can be the same for you.  
I also want to invite you and your family to come to church with us on Easter at 2pm. The message of Jesus's resurrection might really help you and Alberto. Would you be interested?
I hope you aren't offended by this.  I really just felt I needed to share. I would also like to sign up on that meal thing if you guys are still interested in having that until you feel up to getting together again.  If you are, please send me the link.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. 
Love you,

MM"

I was so touched that she felt so compelled to share her faith with me. A person's faith is something so personal, and, the fact that she thought about me and my family and opened up her beliefs and offered us the opportunity to share in her faith with her was so comforting to me. I do not go to church on a regular basis myself, but, I do believe in Christianity and I do believe that there is life after death and that I will be reunited with my daughter one day. It just made me feel so special that M thought of us and felt like she needed to share her beliefs and experience with Jesus Christ with me. Also we do not plan on attending church services with M and her family (we'd already planned on having a quiet Easter Sunday, just the three of us...Isla also naps during the time of her services), but, I know that I would like to eventually seek out a church in the future and begin attending on a regular basis. I would like to share my beliefs with Isla...but, I also know that I want her to decide on her own what she believes in, independent of my beliefs. So, one day we will get there, although I am not sure when. In the mean time, I will continue praying for healing, understanding, and peace in my heart. 

[Update: 3/19] M stopped by this afternoon/evening to give me these wonderful flowers. Thank you, M. They are beautiful, and I love them. You are the sweetest, and, I so appreciate your kind spirit.