Raising a Star

This summer we also had the opportunity to have Jaxsten hang his star for the Make-A-Wish. He had received his wish a few years ago. We had just never taken the time to hang his star. It was such a wonderful experience for us all to share with him. We got to the wish house and they first had us go upstairs where Jaxsten could write down his wish to put in the wishing room. All of us got to also write down a wish for anyone in the room. Then as we entered the wishing room we all shared our wishes for each other out loud. Most of the wishes were for Jaxsten. A few was for others, my daddy's wish was for me. Jaxstens wish was that he could be with his daddy forever. As Jaxsten read his wish a huge stream of emotions came over me. I think because I understood what he was wishing for. He wants to be healthy as well. The older he gets the more I think he is starting to understand. I worry that he will get scared and I don't want him to be afraid. But as I stood there thinking I was comforted because I quickly realized that his wish would come true no matter what the outcome. Because of the Atoning sacrifice of our beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. Because Tyler and I and our children have been sealed together for time and all eternity. Jaxstens wish can come true. He can be with his daddy forever.

Once again I was feeling so blessed and grateful. Grateful that our Heavenly Father has in trusted me with these special little spirits, and blessed that Jaxsten has been so healthy this far in his journey. What a wonderful experience for us all.

Thanks Make-A Wish