Humiity

Today,as my husband and I contemplated filing bankruptcy, I overheard a conversation in an adjoining room. The lawyer was verifying information with a couple. A male voice spoke up talking about a house that was purchased. They had apparently used returned taxes to put a down payment on the house and were successfully making the payments. Then I heard a female voice pipe up that the chemotherapy rapidly wiped out the money they had to the point of putting them in the lawyers office; having to agree to filing bankruptcy,  thus losing the house they had just recently purchased. They walked out of the office and it was obvious who was getting the therapy. We then found out that we didn't actually have enough debt to file.

At first I thought of how frustrating it must be for this young couple to have so much on their plate. Also, how hard it had to be make such a decision to lose their home and the security it brings. Then I realized how much less it would be for them stress wise, to know one less problem they would have. I prayed for them as we left the office. He had also mentioned how his work insurance didn't cover the chemo. That frustrated me to think that his job wasn't helping him any and then she had mentioned that she was working two jobs.

I know that there could go I or Gary in that predicament. At this time, neither of us were dealing with a life ending situation, though we have in the past. I am grateful to be reminded of how Heavenly Father works and I pray that this young couple have all the help and support they need. Everyday I am reminded of what I have or don't have in life. Everyday, I am ever grateful for what I do have, a loving and patient husband, his wonderful family who have taken me in and made me a mother and grandmother, and my wonderful brothers and sisters. I marvel at how we continue to communicate with each other.

I'm also grateful for the church and the leadership. I'm always reminded of the beauty this world provides to us. I know the anxiety being faced and the promises of the new and old time Prophets. I know we face harder times ahead but I also know we as a people will be blessed if we continue to do the little things to follow the teachings and promises provided in keeping the promises we made to our Heavenly Father.

Heavenly Father, please bless those who struggle daily. Give them the strength and courage to follow you above. Keep them encouraged and provide them what they at need day to day. Always in the name of your son and our loving Savior, Jesus Christ, amen....