Grateful for the trials and joys!

So this week reminds me of a talk I once heard here is a piece of it........

“Then,” the world would ask, “why does He sleep when the tempest rages all around me? Why does He not still this storm, or why would He let me suffer?”

Your answer may be found in considering a butterfly. Wrapped tightly in its cocoon, the developing chrysalis must struggle with all its might to break its confinement. The butterfly might think, Why must I suffer so? Why cannot I simply, in the twinkling of an eye, become a butterfly?

Adversity can strengthen and refine us. As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people. Even when we are called to sail through troubled waters, we need to know the place of adversity in shaping our divine potential.

If only we would look beyond our present suffering and see our struggles as a temporary chrysalis. If only we would have the faith and trust in our Heavenly Father to see how, after a little season, then we can emerge from our trials more refined and glorious.

You are stronger than you think. Your Heavenly Father, the Lord and Master of the universe, is your Creator. When I think of it, it makes my heart leap for joy. Our spirits are eternal, and eternal spirits have immeasurable capacity!

Our Father in Heaven does not wish us to cower. He does not want us to wallow in our misery. He expects us to square our shoulders, roll up our sleeves, and overcome our challenges.

Joseph B. Wirthlin, “Finding a Safe Harbor,” Ensign, May 2000, 59

I have had So many trials in this last couple of years... I feel as if without the Joys of life the trials would overtake me and without the Trials the Joys wouldn't be as rewarding.. This week alone I have felt both weigh Heavily on my heart.. The joy of Friendship, Children, Family, Late night talks with my sisters, Uplifting spiritual moments, Prayers, Lake, Bowling, Service, and the love of those of you have been angels in my life. Thank You goes out to all those friends/angels in my Life but most of all I want to Thank my Heavenly Father who have brought these people into my life.. Thank Him for the joy and strength He has given me!
signing off feeling grateful.