Yesterday little Morgan went back home to his Father in Heaven, who gave him his sweet little life.
To think of all that Morgan was able to accomplish in 3 short years is nothing short of a testimony of his very worth. He had a very specific mission to serve, being sent to such a special family. They taught him well, loved him every moment of every day, and made sure to live their lives worthy to be together as a forever family.
It’s natural to question and ask, “But all the hundreds of thousands of prayers? Were they heard? Were they answered? Why this outcome? Where was the miracle we were all seeking?”
As we ask these questions, we realize that the purpose of our life on earth is to grow, develop, and be strengthened through our own experiences. And that in the end it’s about the choices we make and our willingness to submit to God’s better understanding.
But how do we do this?
The scriptures give us an answer in one simple phrase: we “wait upon the Lord.” Tests and trials are given to all of us. These mortal challenges allow us and our Heavenly Father to see whether we will exercise our agency to follow His Son. He already knows, and we have the opportunity to learn, that no matter how difficult our circumstances, “all these things shall [be for our] experience, and … [our] good.”
Elder Neal A. Maxwell put this concept into plain perspective,
“The submission of one’s will is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God’s altar. The many other things we ‘give’ … are actually the things He has already given or loaned to us.”
In Jenedy’s words to all of us she said,
“Hug your children for me and know that family really is what matters most.”
The auction held in Morgan’s behalf will still take place. Combining efforts with Brooke from Bright Wishes, the auction site is up and ready to go. The auction will take place on December 2nd. If you’re still interested in donating items for the auction details can be found HERE. You can also make a direct donation HERE to help.
Morgan, you have taught us all greatly. We love you!
Melissa….we continue to pray for you and your sweet friend’s family. What a sweet and profound reminder to love the time given to us to raise HIS children. THinking of you today.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story and your inspiring words. May the blessings of Heaven be poured down to this family and all those in need of peace and comfort during their times of need.
My heart is broken for jennedy. Hits too close to home.
My heart breaks for them. I am so very sad and sorry to hear this. What a beautiful, little angel Heaven now has.
Broken hearted. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you. Thank you for your sweet words. Helps put it in perspective.
My heart breaks for this family and my prayers go out to them as they struggle with God’s often confusing plan for our lives. Your words are such a lovely tribute to this struggle.
=( UGH, Missy, I’m hysterical reading this! My heart is broken for your friend and her family. I take solace in knowing that sweet little boy is with our Father, and in the arms of the Angels. My brother is up there, and I know he will “Daddy” him since he lost his life last year leaving his own son behind at the age of 2 =( Godspeed to that little man…and let the Angels embrace the family in their time of sadness.
Oh Missy, I am heartbroken for this dear family. I cannot imagine the grief in their hearts. Sweet Morgan is with our Father in Heaven, and what a blessing that one day he will be reunited with his mother, father, brother and all the others who love him so. Thank you for sharing their story and for allowing us to pray for him.
This is such a sad outcome. When we think of tragedies like this, we can’t help to think of all the millions of people wasting their lives and doing bad, while innocent children have to suffer and go through things like this. My thoughts are with his family. He is now an angel in heaven.
Our prayers are still with that dear sweet family. It is so comforting to know that families can be together forever through our Heavenly Father’s plan. Heavenly Father must have needed sweet little Morgan at this time. It takes great faith to know that our Father in Heaven has a special plan laid out for each of us and that He knows what is supposed to happen. Thank you Melissa for sharing your faith and testimony during this time. You are a great example of faith as is Morgan’s family. Big hugs to anyone that might need one right now.
I have no connection to Morgan or his family, but I am saddened by his loss, none the less. I cannot imagine the pain that family must be experiencing right now. I am so sorry for their loss, but words could never be enough.
I am a friend of a friend of Kelsea Slade’s (i think you know her … kslademade.com … maybe ?). Anyway … the reason for my comment is only to share this with you and hope that it might bring some peace to your friend and her family some day.
I am the Curator of the Dear Robin Project, and you can read more about it here http://dearrobinletters.tumblr.com/wondering. The Dear Robin Project is about creating a movement of healing. It is an opportunity for people to tell their loved ones the things they never got to say … because they were gone too soon. Sometimes, in the days and weeks after a loss, those ‘left unsaids’ pop into our heads. Sometimes, it takes months or years.
For me, it took the loss of a very good friend for me to say the things to my father after he had been gone for 6 years.
My only hope for Morgan’s family is that they find peace in what ever way it comes to them.
Strength and consideration,
kj
Kelly Johnson
I am holding Jenedy and her family in my heart. May they experience God’s great mercy and strength during this time of pain and loss. You have touched those whom you have never even met, sweet Angel Morgan. We have been changed by you in wonderful ways. We thank you for that. You are loved, and you will be forever missed.
I am deeply saddened to hear this news. I know that family’s are forever and that they will see Morgan again someday. What a hard trial. I will pray fro Jennedy!
Our families prayers go out to this sweet family. Thanks for the uplifting message and support your family is giving theirs. We are so blessed to truly know that families are forever. As someone who has lost a young sibling, I know this is true. I also know that the loving support in words and deeds are inexpressibly meaningful at this time. Pass on the love!
Really breaks my heart. I gave a talk in church today on this VERY topic. Life is precious!
Oh, Melissa. I’m so sorry to read this. It breaks my heart. May the Father’s plan of Happiness give this family some peace.
I don’t even know them, but I feel “gutted” just the same. My thoughts and prayers and love go out to their family.
Thank you Miss and thank you to everyone who has offered prayers on our behalf. I’m grateful to know my son really has the “Victory” and has returned home to his Father in Heaven. He’s free from the suffering he was going through, and is finally able to run after nearly 7 weeks of being stuck to a hospital bed. My heart is so happy for him, but aches for me. We will miss him SO much!
I will continue to pray for their family and for little Morgan. This story has touched my heart soooo much and it has really made me realize how short life is and we should spend our time wisely. Also to use everyday as a day to become closer to God because you never know when our judegement day will be. I’m in tears, this little boy and his story has touched my heart forever.
My heart goes out to this beautiful family during this very hard time. My mother just passed away as well, and I know she will be up there greeting Morgan with all the other angels. Lean on others during this difficult time, there are many open arms that are there for hugs and catching you if you need them. All my love.
so sorry to hear this. i have a friend who lost her sweet son unexpectedly and it has to be the most painful thing a person can ever experience. my heart goes out to this family and i pray for strength, comfort, and courage.
I’ve prayed many a prayer for them. I am so sorry to hear this awful news. I guess when God needs them in heaven, even we mothers and fathers have to accept the challenge.
Please pass my warmest regret to them.
Missy thank you for sharing your testimony and that of Jenedy and her sweet Morgan. I am so grateful for forever families and the comfort we can find from our Heavenly Father. Jenedy and family we love you! We’re praying for you! I told my primary kids about Morgan, they are praying for you too.
My family was very saddened by the passing of Morgan our hearts and prayers go out to the family.
Sending prayers to the family.
Jenedy has always been an example of fortitude, grace and faith, as has been shown through this whole experience. Thanks for the updates on Morgan, and thank you for reminding us that families are indeed forever. My prayers are with them.
My heart breaks for them. Should not have happened to such an innocent little boy. So sorry for their loss…hope they can find strength and peace in his passing
I,m from Spain. I speak little english, i follow this blogs sometimes an read the story of Morgan. I,m a mother for a little boy too, and I am very very sad and cried for him. Su sonrisa estará llenando el cielo de alegría, y seguro que desde allí velará por todos los niños del mundo, una oración y mis sentimientos para su familia.
oh how my heart and prayers go out to this family. I simply cannot imagine what they have been going through and now with his passing I pray for the Lord to comfort them every minute of every day and hold them in his arms. The pictures of his sweet face just brought tears to my eyes. God bless this family.
This broke my heart, my thoughts go out to you, and everyone who was touched by this beautiful child. May he be at peace.