Eternal Families

This morning I was woke up by a phone call, one of those that you don't want to ever get.  A good friend of our families had an accident at their home last night and their little 6 year old son passed away this morning.  I cannot even imagine what it would be like, or what they are actually feeling.  I feel very lost as to what to do for them.  Prayers, thoughts and hugs are about all I've been able to do, and yet I wonder if there is anything else.  They have daughters the same age as my girls, and especially my little girls are friends with one of their daughters.  I cannot imagine having to deal with your own emotions and grief and help your children to deal with theirs at the same time.  I look at the trials in my life and the struggles we are having right now with a couple of our children and I am grateful that despite the trials they are here safe in our home.  I am also so grateful for eternal families, and knowing that my children are mine for eternity, that no matter what happens on this earth we will all be together.  My heart goes out to my friends, and tonight I will stop and be grateful that my children are here with me.