The Nauvoo Willow Tree - Reflections of Emma Smith

There is an old willow tree which sits directly behind the Nauvoo House where Emma Hale Smith spent her remaining years on this earth. Although Emma Smith remarried three years after Joseph's death, she carried the sorrow of that great loss in her heart until she died.

Kimberly Smith, the great great granddaughter of Joseph and Emma Smith once had an experience by the willow which caused her to feel as if Emma had spent much time in mourning by that tree.

Kimberly Smith felt inspired to write this song and she hopes that you feel from this presentation just as she did when she wrote the song; for she truly felt the heart of a great and noble lady---Emma Smith.

To listen to more music by Kimberly Smith, please visit her website at: http://www.ldsgenerations.com

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[gingermeggsau]

A truly beautiful song, helps to put into perspective the adversities we face and the valour of endurance.

[omiolo2]

Blessed is Emma among women.

great tribute!

[Troul478]

Thank you Seth. This video is yet another masterpiece.

[Oilstories]

Beautiful song and sentiments. Willow tree plant lore confirms the symbolism. The willow tree was said to be a place where the grieving and sad would come to lay their sorrows, leaving them there for the willow tree to bear. Therefore, the Willow tree is a type of Christ, for he bears our sorrows, and "with his stripes we are healed." The scriptures also speak of the Tree of Life having healing leaves... I could go on, but the tree symbolism is truly beautiful to connect to Emma.

[kj7sea]

I love her music, and the way its put together, Kimberly your cousins ... amazing songs of the heart. thanks

[djrpsalm63]

I am extreamly thankful for this piece. It is simply gorgeous. My sisters and I watched this twice and both times I felt the spirit strongly... simply amazing... thank you so much....

[RiverRider1228]

WOW!!! What beautiful song and impossible to listen to without feeling the spirit bare witness of the nobility of this elect women...the wife of the Prophet of the restoration.

[Davidfourfour]

What a great video! CTR!

[lds9999]

Great video about Emma. Thanks Seth.

[FATE522]

There's so much we can learn in this life and apply it for today. :)

[Brendajlk]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful song and a great part of History.

[mormonsoprano]

A lovely song and beautiful video. I wish I had known the story about the Willow Tree when I visited Nauvoo. I have always felt nothing but love and awe for Emma. She was pushed beyond the normal breaking point time after time. That she was able to rise, and continue to move forward is a testament of her noble character. That she was able to build the Kingdom on Earth, and inspire, support, assist and empower the prophet of the Restoration, secures her rightful place by his side for eternity.