I have so much to write-so much to record so that I don't forget these lessons I've learned in the last 48 hours (and over these last few months). I told a friend today that I felt like my last semester of institute solidified my foundation of faith (we studied lectures on faith). And since then all these things keep happening that at one time had the potential to break my foundation of faith, but that no longer have any power over my faith.
But that doesn't make the trials any less painful (don't get me wrong-I'm so very grateful for every single one of them).
Tonight I'm also grateful for the friends who stepped in and lightened my load-whether it was through witty banter that made me laugh (CR) or a 'FaceTime getting ready' moment, followed by multiple conversations and rational insight (AR), or a trip to the temple and a subway dinner complete with tears from start to finish (AS), or emails filled with words of love and honesty (JD). And I am ultimately grateful that Heavenly Father cares enough about me to give me these lessons-to create these growing pains.
But with all that, I still have some courage to pull from within. Even though I'm hurting, I ultimately have to buck up, look up, and step up. Because despite it all I have my faith and that brings me peace and joy.
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