This is one of my favorite pictures. It sits by our computer so I always get to see their beautiful faces looking back at me.
This past month has not been nearly as relaxing as I would have hoped. I had so many great plans to relax and enjoy the summer after my classes ended the last part of July. Unfortunately, that did not happen. I spent the first part of August recovering from my intense classes and trying to regain some order in our apartment. I then spent the last part of the month completely stressed out. The main catalyst for my stress packed few weeks was finding out that my sister has breast cancer. When that was added to my worry about going to school, working, managing our household and running our congregation’s children’s organization, my stress level became almost too much to bare. Fasting today came as a welcome relief. It gave me time to reflect on the love our Savior has for me and to receive peace about what has been troubling me. This Fast Sunday, I am grateful for the following:
1. That I know God’s plan for us. At times when we are faced with our own or someone we love’s mortality, it is reassuring to know that there is a Divine creator. The knowledge that suffering and trials are part of a plan makes them feel less random. It also helps me to have confidence in a loving Heavenly Father that taught us from the beginning that this life is the time to prepare to return to live with Him again. He knows that the only path back is plagued with suffering, hardship and trials. This makes the knowledge that He will not leave us comfortless all the more inspiring.
2. The kids go back to school Tuesday. We met their teachers last week and they reacquainted themselves with their schools. We bought new cloths and school supplies. We are ready.
3. My calling to help with the children’s organization in our congregation. I have felt very inadequate in so many ways this past month. This calling has served as an anchor to help me know that, even in my worst moments, Heavenly Father still has faith in my abilities.
2 comments:
"Running our congregation's children's organization"?? Are you Primary pres again?! Ah, good times. I was just thinking the other day about when I insisted that we literally tape the children's program parts to their bodies. Do you remember that?
On a more serious note--I'm sorry to hear about your sister! I hope it's in the early stages.
Praying for your sister (and for a calmer month for you).
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