I love fall as well. I love all things nature and plants. I think I get that from both my mom and my dad. I wish I could grow things like my mom can. My mom has an amazingly green thumb. She grows plants, flowers, gardens, trees, vegetables, and everything else. I can't even keep my Aloe Vera plant alive, seriously! But - I keep trying and keep buying plants thinking that one day, I'll be able to make it work.
Back to fall. I believe there is a deeper meaning to the seasons. The prophet Alma teaches us: "All things denote there is a God; yea, even the earth, and all things that are upon the face of it, yea, and its motion, yea, and also all the planets which move in their regular form do witness that there is a Supreme Creator." The planets moving -- the seasons -- denote that there is a God and witness of a Supreme Creator. Each season has amazing things to teach us. After working all year to grow things and make the world beautiful, autumn teaches us that there is also beauty in letting things go, in letting things run their course and even in death. Fall teaches and testifies in our Supreme Creator and shows us the beauty of death.This week we began hospice care for my mom. After a few months of testing, waiting, and testing again, we have begun the next phase of this process. Mom had a lung catheter put in last Monday and began hospice care on Tuesday. The catheter allows us to drain the fluid off of her lung at will. This will help us keep her more comfortable and allow for better breathing. She has had a rough time recovering from the procedure. It is incredibly painful and has limited her movement and her strength. We are hoping some solid rest and recovery will help relieve some of her discomfort.
Tonight we walked outside to view the super moon. "It is so beautiful!" was her comment. All things denote there is a God. I'm so grateful to my mom for living that and teaching me that.
Love you Mom!
ReplyDeleteDear Janis, I'm sending my love to you via the internet. Thank you for being my friend. I'm so glad we were able to meet each other while working at Cottonwood.
ReplyDeleteI will pray for your comfort and a blissful transition to the next chapter of your life.
Much love, Susan Gautier
I love your family. My heart and prayers are with you all as I think about your family going through this again. Janis, you are one of the sweetest, kindest, most humble women I have known and was blessed to associate with while growing up. And so beautiful too. I often think about a young women's party we had at your house watching "Somewhere in Time," and I specifically remember the paintings of Christ in your home and what you taught me about them and Him. Thank you for your wonderful example. Love to you all! - Riki (Staheli) Lyman
ReplyDeleteI shared this blog link on my Facebook page, as I know a lot of people I am friends with have been among those whom you have had an impact on their lives, both directly or through our family. I want to share these comments....
ReplyDeleteSherrie Gould (Tanner) She was seriously my all-time favorite Seminary teacher! She had such a huge impact on me. Prayers and hugs to your whole family during this difficult trial.
Traci Brock Johnson I'm so sorry to see this. She sounds like such an example to many. Sending you, Rob and the rest of your family lots of love and prayers. (Traci is a friend of Rob and mine from the EM 14th ward)
Lorlie Evans (Sorensen) I remember she taught me piano lessons. Such an amazing lady. Thanks for sharing.
Becky Hahn Holman Ditto lorlie. Loved that lady! Best seminary teacher ever! Send her my love! Prayers for you all! ❤❤
Carrie Franz (Nelson, from CA) I don't know her but if she's part of your family then she must be awesome! Sending love your way ❤
Laura Bybee She radiates joy and happiness! Love her smile! (Laura is one of my neighbors. This is a comment based off your picture at the DYT seminar)
This is Katie. I'm not sure why it is posted under Unknown. :)
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