Elmo visited me

Not long ago I was having a particularly hard day. I was lying in bed with tears on my cheeks feeling hopelessly undefeated. I prayed for some comfort and some relief. I pleaded with the Lord in prayer for some comfort for my soul. As I slept that night I had dreams but the end of my dream was the answer to what I was seeking. I was in my dream with my children with me and I turned a corner, when I looked ahead and there was my grandfather Elmo, grandmother Ruth, along with uncle Don and Aunt Betty. They looked as though they had been waiting there for me and had such peace about them. As I walked forward it was my grandfather Elmo who left my grandmothers side to hold out his arms for me. As I embraced him I placed my head close to his neck and ear and could feel his loving embrace. He softly whispered to me, “I’ve missed you.”  As I was hugging him and receiving the comfort I needed I was awoken by one of my children. As I tended to their needs I couldn’t help but feel gratitude for the Savior sending my family to help me when I needed it. It was interesting that is was grandpa who I haven’t seen in so long who reached out to me. They all looked so happy and peaceful. It was a tender moment to feel his embrace and know he is aware of me and loves me.