Just thinkin about things...

"When trial are not consequences of our disobedience, they are evidence the Lord feels we are prepared to grow more." --Richard G. Scott



I read this fabulous quote on a blog that belongs to a girl in my ward that just found out her cancer is back. She had it 10 or so years ago, before she had kids and went through chemo and all of that. She had only been married like 2 years at the time! She went on to have 4 darling kids and just found a mass this week and they are pretty sure it is cancer. I have a dear friend from my days at the IHC in Layton and this girl is her brother's wife. I remember her tellling me about her years ago and it 'bout broke my heart. I could not imagine having cancer at such a young age and having it right after you got married! Then, we moved here in June and come to find out, I am in the same ward as this girl. Small world, I know!



Anyway, I found out on Friday that her cancer is back and I have not been able to stop thinking about them and their little family. Their kids are so worried, especially the oldest who is 9, I think. I have been kinda bummed about my own problems and I really feel like I got a kick in the pants and realized that we all have trials and that it is ok. I called the R.S. president and let her know I want to help in any way I can and I sincerely hope I get a chance to serve this sweet family.

I may not have things the exact way I want it, but I truly am thankful for what I do have. I am very blessed and need to remember that each day. Will is so good at counting his blessings and he boosts me up every day. I am so thankful I have him. I know that Heavenly Father gave me to him, and he has taken such good care of me.

I am thankful for all the friends I have and for their trials and testimonies that strengthen me. I was thinking the other day about the ladies I am serving with in Young Womens and two have lost their mother's at a young age, and one lost her husband when she was pregnant with their daughter. Tough stuff. These ladies are wonderful and really inspire me. I love each sister I am serving with.

Anyway, I have had these things on my mind lately....