One of my most closest friends had to deal with the terrible loss of a child. She was just over 5-months pregnant when the doctor's told her that the babies heart had stopped beating. We were of course shocked and in so much pain. She went into the hospital on Monday and delivered the baby boy within a few hours. Her husband, mother, mother-in-law and a friend were with her when the baby was brought into this world. Only 6 ounces and only 7 inches long, he was the second little boy they had prayed to have. On Thursday we had the funeral, just a grave side event with family and closest friends. We sang families can be together forever, her father talked on the plan of salvation and how the baby had achieved what he needed and was too pure and precious to be on this earth. It was a very loving and moving talk. Then her husband surrounded by her brother's and father consicrated the grave and gave the baby his office name. We closed with prayer and many tears. It was sad, but so moving at the same time. A time to remember that we have all been given a plan, this life has a purpose and there is salvation through the Atonement of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Most importantly it was a time to remember the gift of the resurrection and the sure knowledge that we will be all united again in Celestial Glory and that this precious little boy will be there waiting for them. I am so thankful for the gospel and the peace it brings in times of loss and heartache...

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