We learned of our beloved prophets death last night on TV. My first reaction was of shock and sadness, but then pure joy. I was overjoyed at the thought of the reunion between him and his wife, family and, of course, our Heavenly Father. He lived such an amazing life and was truly an example to all people regardless of religious beliefs. I feel so priviledged to have lived during his presidency of our wonderful church.
Today, I spent some time watching a few of the tributes on TV to his life. Katie looked at the TV and said,"He's a nice man and he goes to our church." (Trying to explain the whole prophet concept to a three year old is a serious challenge so we left it at a nice man who leads our church. I was happy to hear that her version was somewhat close to what we taught her a few months ago.) She then picked up on the subdued music they were playing while showing pictures and she asked me why it was so sad. So, I tried to explain that he had died and had gone to Heaven to live with Heavenly Father and Jesus. Well, for those of you with three year olds you understand the word "why"!!! Here is a brief recap of the conversation that lasted about a half hour.
Katie "Why?"
Mom "Well, he was very old."
Katie "Did he get hit by a car? "
Mom "No, he was just really old. "
Katie "But mom, Grossmutter (what she calls great grandma--it's German) is old will she die? "
Mom "Not right now, she's fine."
Katie "But I don't want her to die."
Mom "I know honey, but she's fine, don't worry. "
Katie "Will papa and grandma die?"
Mom " Not until they're really old like President Hinckley."
Katie "But mom, I don't want anyone to die. "
Mom "It's ok honey, no one is going to die right now. Everyone is just fine right now."
I was in a real pickle at this point. So, out came the Little Einsteins movie in order to distract her. SUCCESS! Note to self, try to explain things without using the word die next time this type of situation arises again!
5 comments:
That is a cute little conversation with Katie. She is so cute.
Thanks for writing. I will call soon. I would love to talk to you. It would also be fun to take pictures or Joseph. I would love that!!
What a sweet little story. Isn't it amazing how much our little ones know? What a blessing they are! Thank heavens for Einstein movies!!! They always save the day - mostly for mom!
Melissa!
Congrats on your Joseph! He is darling! I'm glad he's doing so good now. I bet Katie will be such a cute little helper! Keep in touch!
Shanlee
What a precious little conversation! It's so hard to always have the right words, especially with a 3 yr. old. I think you said it perfectly, and it's amazing how much they know. Katie is such a doll, and it sounds like she's such a good big sister. Joseph is absolutely adorable, and I bet Todd is in heaven! I laughed so hard at your story with the car, leaving the hospital! Good thing you DO have a wonderful husband who would never actually let his wife who just gave birth go and get the car for him and the baby!! Hahaha!! Glad things are going well for you!! You look great, by the way.
Carolyn took the news pretty good I think! She wanted me to hang in there for a PRN spot but who knows how long that would've been! She said she understood that I need to be home more right now. I wish the job share thing would've worked out. I miss everyone there. But it is great to be home. I am doing home health still. Its been really flexible and working out great.
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