Elder Bruce R. McConkie taught: “Spiritual gifts are endless in number and infinite in variety. Those listed in the revealed word are simply illustrations” (A New Witness for the Articles of Faith, 371).
People are so fascinating, don't you think? We only see and know and understand each other by how much we choose to share...to reveal. Sometimes we learn things about each other, that we had no idea about, and it surprises us. Usually we just see the tip of the iceberg in each other. The visible part. The Lord sees what is hidden to others. He sees our hearts and knows our private deeds.
Once in awhile we get a glimpse of what lies below the water line....way beyond the tip of the iceberg. I recently saw such a thing... a true deed of heavenly-ness.
My heart is so touched by my beautiful daughter and a service that she did. I didn't ask if I can share this but I will be discreet in the telling. My daughter is my rose amongst the thorns...2 boys. her. 2 more boys. She was born a peace maker. Is gentle and quiet. Very talented. Very loving. Very compassionate.
She has had an adventuresome life but has always remained kind and people just love to be around her.
She always wants to alleviate suffering. She loves babies. She loves people.
She is a photographer amongst other interests. Below is a recent picture she took. Isn't it gorgeous???
She also does pictures that are not necessarily gorgeous but are heart wrenching but they are such a gift to the recipient. No pictures of that deed will be shown here.
Recently she was called to the Hospital as a woman was in labor to deliver a stillborn. Jeanee was going to take a picture of this less than one pound baby boy. The night before she had taken a sweater, cut the cuff and sewed the teeniest of knit hats. The sweater sleeve would hold the baby like a bunting.
She arrived right at the time of birth and was steeled for the scene with all her tears held back for later.
She took the baby, put his little hat on, nestled him in his Mother's arm and posed the picture. She took his incredibly small hands and had him hold his Mother's finger. The Mother was adoring this wee little child. She captured that emotion in her picture. The Mother, hospital gowned, exhausted, in the bed where she had just given birth. Looking in wonder and tenderness at this tiny little boy, exuding the love that Mothers feel.
She thanked Jeanee over and over.
She left her the little hat and bunting.
The delayed reaction has hit Jeanee now and she has cried. She cries off and on as she edits the pictures. I admit I have cried also.
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Me- oh, boy. oh, my. rather haunting. you can see the love just coming from the
Mother. what a startling, shocking scene for you to come into. you rendered
such great service. that Mother will look at that picture and be so thankful
for what you did. you were the hands of Christ and I’m so thankful for you.
very tender and wonderful service you did. I don’t know of anyone else that
could do that.Her-Thank you Momma. I was editing today, and listening to sweet music and just started silently crying....
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