In my studying this morning I came across this quote from Richard Scott and thought of you and Holli:
"Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses applied simultaneously. When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more (see Proverbs 3:11-12). 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 discomfort and pain."
And then Dallin Oaks added, "when we give thanks in all things, we see hardships and adversities in the context of the purpose of life. We are sent here to be tested. There must be opposition in all things. We are meant to learn and grow through that opposition, through meeting our challenges, and through teaching others to do the same."
So, when everything in the world seems to be conspiring against you it is proof positive that the Lord loves you! And we should be grateful for our challenges and trials. In other words, developing a sense of gratitude will help us to see our hardships in the context of our purpose here on earth.
Keep a positive perspective...most of the time very difficult to do!
Wes is back in the US. Dad will take good care of him once he gets home. Have fun.
Love you,
Mom
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