Besides the obvious strength and relationship that this man has with our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ to overcome such a great trial in his life, the following statement he made really stood out to me:
I am grateful that God allows tragedies and trials to occur in our lives--not because they are easy or because they are desired, but because they help us love.
Love. Charity. The Pure Love of Christ. Such a powerful tool. I hope that I can be more loving and compassionate. More Christlike. That I can always forgive others in such a way that I can love them for being in my life and allowing me to become so in tune with my Savior and to feel the power of his Atonement.
2 comments:
thank you for sharing this. i am sitting at my desk at work trying hard not to cry and hoping no one comes through the front door right now.
thanks for feeling touched by it. Its a great message to each of us.
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