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The Healing Fields

Our family had an amazing and spiritual experience today. Up in West Jordan there is a flag tribute in memorial of the children that are killed from abuse every year in the United States. The statistics are staggering and the flags are a sobering visual reminder of how terrible the numbers are. As we walked through the rows of flags and read the statistics associated with child abuse Mark, Rachael, Andrew, and I cried. How sick a world we live in that sweet innocent children are killed in such horrific ways every day. In fact the statistics say that 4 children are killed every day in the United States from abuse. That works out to be approximately 1400 children every year and that is how many flags are flying at the Healing Field. I felt strongly that the sweet spirits of these children were there at the park today. I could imagine them standing next to their flag reminding us that abuse is preventable.

This subject is one that is near and dear to my heart. I was abused as a child and one of my children was abused as well. I loved the talk in this last General Conference given by Elder Scott about healing from abuse and forgiving those that have abused. I am here to testify that you can forgive. The Lord can and does take your pain from you if you will let him. The Lord will heal your heart if you give him a chance. I love my Savior so much and know that he suffered for my pain and giving it over to him has given me so much joy and peace in my life. I pray that the loved ones of these children will be able to find the same peace in their lives as I have found in mine.

Everybody has an opportunity to buy a flag from the Healing Field and the proceeds go to agencies that help children work through the devastating effects of abuse. A flag was purchased in my child's name and we fly it every year at our house. It is such a beautiful reminder to me of those that work tirelessly to make things right for victims of abuse.

If you would like to know more about the Healing Field or go visit it before tomorrow, Monday the 21st at 3 pm, click here for further information. There was also a news broadcast on ABC News about the Healing Fields.

The flag that is flown in memory of Hser Ner Moo who was just killed in March.

The row of flags flown in honor of the children that have died from abuse in the state of Utah. There are 38 flags for the children of Utah representing children who have died from 2003 to the present.

Comments

Janelle said…
Thanks for your testimony Beckers. I admire you tremendously for it. You have always been an example to me in your relationship with your family members and with the Lord. Loves!!! Janelle
4/20/2008 9:36 PM
Dione said…
I'm so proud of the hard work you all have done! You're an example of how to live and forgive!
4/21/2008 10:17 AM
Nielson said…
Thank you for sharing--what a nice tribute and testimony. Those statistics are heart breaking but it was nice to hear your thoughts on forgiveness.
4/22/2008 8:14 AM
Jessica Littlefield said…
Oh we've been there too, and this kind of public awareness is priceless. I'm sad I missed it.
4/23/2008 1:30 PM
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