Staggering

Once in a while, something happens that makes us realize that many of the things we think are important really don’t matter very much.

This has been true for me this week, since I learned on Monday that my good friend Arrin has lost her oldest son Ben to a tragic death.

This is a staggering loss.



Whether or not you know Arrin, I invite you to do a few things:

• Include the Brunson family in your prayers;
• Count your blessings;
• Give all your children – no matter how old they are – a big hug, and tell them how much you love them.

. . .  mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in . . .  (Book of Mormon | Mosiah 18:9)