I get asked all the time how I can be as happy as I am given my circumstances. My answer is always the same, what choice do I have. To be completely honest, right now I am miserable. I hurt, have a fever and am vomiting. There are some days that I can't even stand the thought of getting out of bed, or I physically cannot get out of bed. Sometimes I am too weak to do anything. I can get angry about these things and "curse God" but what would that get me? More misery. NO THANK YOU!!! I will take whatever trials I am given because I know I am not fighting them alone. I have a loving Heavenly Father, an awesome hubby and great friends and family. What more could I ask for. I absolutely know that even though our burdens might seem to heavy or unmanageable we are never alone. And our needs are known. I'm not saying that I am happy all the time or even most of the time. I do however accept what has been dealt to me and I strive daily to make the best out of it! Here is an excerpt from a talk I gave at a young women's gathering:
Life will never be easy. When those difficult times come, it is up to us whether we “curse God”, as Job's wife would have had him do, or trust in the Lord and seek what it is that he would have us learn. Elder Richard G. Scott said, “ Just when all seems to be going alright, challenges often come in multiple doses applied simultaneously. When those trials are not the consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more. He therefore gives you experiences that stimulate growth, understanding, and compassion which polish you for your everlasting benefit. To get you from where you are to where he wants you to be requires a lot of stretching and that generally entails much pain and discomfort. This life is an experience in profound Trust in Jesus Christ,”
Hooray for the weekend. Be safe and enjoy life!
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