One of my dearest friends (and now sister) once said this and it has become sort of an inside joke. As things get more and more trying, I am seeing this statement confirmed again and again. I find myself thinking I can no longer keep pretending that life is great, that life isn’t knocking me down every time I think I am on solid ground. As of lately, I tend to wallow in the pity a little longer than I probably should and I am quick to list the things that I struggle with.
Taking a step back I see that my Father in Heaven knew that my life would lead me here. Since He loves me- He prepared and groomed other people, through their life experiences, to be placed were they are- and WHO they are- for the support that I would so heavily rely on. Each one of my friends brings support and encouragement to me through their own experiences. Every emotion that I have had, I have a dear friend that has faced the same feelings, fears, concerns and desires that I am going through. When I start to think that no one can understand what I am going through, I immediately know that is not true and I have someone to talk to. Not all of my friends have been through everything I am going through, but collectively they have the life experiences to help me in one way or another. I guess what I am saying is that I am thankful for a loving Father in Heaven that, although He does not take away these trials from me, He prepares people to be here to carry me through life when I cannot pick myself up. If you are reading this, then please understand that I am thankful for YOU. I am thankful for your validation. I am thankful for your understanding. I am thankful for your shoulder to cry on. I am thankful for inspiring people that let me know it’s perfectly okay to be imperfect. I am thankful for people that know when to give me words of comfort and know when to just be with me without words. I am thankful for the prayers that are said in behalf of my family. I am thankful that I can feel of your love.
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Great. Now I'm crying. Hard. And...I'm speechless.
Love you. Forever.
xoxo
PS: I think I'm going to submit my quote to Hallmark. I could easily become a millionaire from the copyright. Until then, it sounds good to hear you say it. xoxo
PS: Ok, this is weird: guess what my "word verification" is below: "sistates". It's not sisters and it's not states. It's sistates. So from now on, that's what we are: sistates.
That was so beautiful. Every time I read your blog, I am brought to tears. My heart aches for you and your family. You are often in my prayers. Thanks for sharing this journey with all of us.
What a sweet post. You do an amazing job of carrying on-- most people probably have no idea of how much you're struggling-- myself included-- because you maintain such a great perspective and you don't dwell on negativity. You even find things to laugh about in your struggles. Thank you for your friendship and making us feel at home here.
love,
Brittany
And I am grateful for YOU!
And I am grateful of YOU!
Nattie
I wish I lived closer so you had my real shoulder to cry on if you needed it- ever. I would give it to you. I can't tell you how many times in my life (and we have had a long one together) that I have relied on you to bear with me my burdens, doubts, fears, etc. I want you to know that I am here for you ALWAYS! It is definitely okay to not be perfect (or at least I hope it is or I am totally screwed!) It is definitely okay to share you trials with us because through each others trials we grow together as one. I love you so much! You truly are my bestest friend in the whole wide world!! Thank you for everything you have been, and are in my life! Cheers to another 50 years!
This has become a favorite scripture for me. While we don't know all the whys, we do know that Heavenly Father loves us.
1 Ne 11:17 I know that he loveth his children; nevertheless, I do not know the meaning of all things.
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