When was the last time you thanked The Lord for a trial or tribulation? Adversity compels us to go to our knees; does gratitude for adversity do that as well?
- Bonnie D. Parkin
I am continually touched by the reminders of the Lords blessings in life!
Today at work I had an opportunity to meet an amazing woman who has been through hell and back and has came out on top. This woman's husband committed suicide a little over a year ago and left her with their three kids, a life fallen apart and unanswered questions.
She began to tell me how she had to start from scratch and yet at the same time be the rock for her family. She questioned Gods intentions and began to become bitter towards her deceased husband, the church and God. She couldn't look at her kids without feeling hatred and hurt towards her husband. How could he leave her with this responsibility all alone? Did she not love him enough? Was their family not worth living for? She expressed her feelings of feeling no self worth, loneliness etc. (I only wish i could give her story better justice!)
She continued to tell me how her journey back to the church was the hardest thing she had to do. Yet, it wasn't about her. She had children depending on her and she couldn't let them down. With the help of the atonement and a loving bishop she was able to come to terms with her husbands death. She was able to forgive and love him again. She was able to teach her kids the same lesson, keeping the good memories of their dad alive. She told me that she was given this trial because The Lord knew she could handle it and it would mold her to be a better mother and woman. The death was unexpected and she won't know his reasons till their time comes again but she doesn't dwell on that; but rather the good times. She was grateful for her life lessons and joys.
Her story was incredible! I don't often meet people such as her in my line of work-let alone to come to hear this story but I'm thankful for these opportunities!
Even when she was done and gone I couldn't stop thinking of her. It had me pondering on the trials in my life. The good and the bad.
I too am grateful for my trials and joys. Every good and bad moment that has molded me into the woman I am and the woman that I will become. I'm grateful for the foundation of the church that I've had as my crutch. For the support of loving people all around me. For the personal growth in my testimony that at times I wasn't sure if I even had. For the true love I have for our Savior and everything he did for me.
I am truly blessed and grateful!
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