Never Give Up

☼ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

☼ If you can't accept me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best.

I think I fell in love with this song..☼

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Importance of Family

For those of you who don't know: My great grandma, my Dad's grandma died last night around 9:00. We were getting ready to go eat out for Dawson's birthday which is today and we were all ready, it was ironic that we were, because my Dad got a call from his uncle right then and there that she passed away. And we sped all the way to her home in West Valley. The ride there in the pouring rain seemed to be the longest car ride for all of us. All was silent as we thought about our beloved Mama. We got there where my uncle who is a police men was there and a couple of ward members, including her bishop, and many family members. Family members zoomed in right after another going to see Mama. She looked very fragile and to our dismay was still warm. I miss her so much and I am very blessed to have her apart of my life. I am named after her and I remember her telling my parents to never call me Ashley!! Always Leatanei :] I miss her and know that she is in a better, more wonderful place. She is more happier now than she ever was. I love her and she is a good example to me and to all the people she met. She loved everyone. My mom took time to take care of her on Sundays for several months and I know my mom was blessed regardless of the trials that come our way. Leata will always be a special part of our lives and I can't wait til the day I can cry with her, to share our love towards each other, to tease each other and to be together again. ♥

4 comments:

  1. Oh, Ash!! My heart is aching for all of you right now. I hope you know you are all in my prayers as you work through all of the emotions.

    I love Elder Russell Nelsen's quote: The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life.

    I remember it being shared at my Grandma's funeral and I loved the permission it gave me to grieve as much as I loved. And I know you all loved her...deeply!

    You will be in my prayers!! I love you!!

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  2. I am so sorry that you are having to deal with the death of your great grandma. It is so hard to lose someone you love so much. Give yourself a hug from us and I love ya like crazy.

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  3. We Love you all. If you need anything please ask. Big hugs and smiles from us.

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  4. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Mama! It is hard when you lose someone that has had such a great impact on your lives! I love you guys- Good luck with everything!

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