As I was sitting at my parents house today thinking about all the things that have not gone the way I had hoped them to go, I looked at my happy little girl running around amd realized that I still have so much to be grateful for. I have the most beautiful little girl who gives me kisses and smiles when I need them (which is a lot lately). She keeps me going and helps me appreciate the little things in life. I have the gospel of Jesus Christ which gives me hope and happiness even though my trials seem to be insurmountable at the time. I know Heavenly Father knows me and loves me. This knowledge helps me get out of bed some mornings when all I really want to do is lay there and cry. I have my siblings, especially my two sisters, who have given me more support and love that I deserve. I have the absolute most amazing parents I could ever ask for. They are so wise and they give me counsel and encouragement every day. It is the most amazing feeling knowing that so many people are praying for me and care about me.
My sister read me this quote a few weeks ago and then she posted it on her blog. I hope she doesn't mind me stealing it:
"When you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also, that as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something better."--Elder F. Enzio Busche
I hope I can learn what I need to from this trial in my life.
