Friday, April 22, 2011
Update April 21st 7:57 pm
We had a wonderful day, all of Acey's siblings were here to celebrate his birthday. It was really nice to see everyone together. I just wanted to share something that has been going on with us during these past few months. In no way have they been easy, and sometimes absolutely heartbreaking things to deal with. Acey and I read the other day something that Sheri Dew wrote, "If life were easy it wouldn't be hard, Meaning this: What if every prayer were instantly answered in the way we wanted it to be? What if a little bit of spiritual due diligence now and again kept us in constant and clear contact with our Heavenly Father? If nothing ever tested our faith or our resolve or our convictions-because we really don't know what we believe or believe in, for that matter, until we're tested-then what are the chances we would progress far enough spiritually in this lone and dreary world? Whether we like it or not, our trails and struggles can tend to accelerate our push toward godliness. In fact, it's possible we wouldn't go as far as we're capable of going without them." This really made us both think and I just want you to all know that with these trials we are having at this time we are staying stead fast in our faith that Heavenly Father will continue to bless us, and through our Savior Jesus Christ anything and everything is possible. Sometimes life is just hard.
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You guys really amaze me. No matter what, you're still going to be steadfast and immovable in the truth! I admire your family for your courageous and never-ending strength! I really hope Acey had a wonderful birthday!!
ReplyDeleteWow J, that was amazing what you wrote. Sheri Dew and you are exactly right. What an inspiration you guys are to all of us! Glad Acey had you all there for his birthday! You guys amaze me as well!! Thanks for your positive great attitude! Love you guys tons!
ReplyDeleteAmen. Love You Guys! Rusty and Carla
ReplyDeleteEach year since Steve died, those of our family who can, go together to Boise to visit the hospital where we felt so much of the Lord's tender mercies while Steve was there. Some people may think it is morbid, but after sitting in our cubicle in the ICU waiting room remembering our time shared with loving family and friends, we feel at peace and know that we were and are watched over with love. I know what you are feeling and commend you for your closeness and steadfastness to the Lord. Press forward! It is your faith, gratitude and sense of humor that will sustain you and your family each day. I pray for you daily. Cheri Southwick
ReplyDeleteWhat an example you are to all of us...we can all gain something from this! We love you so much. Very well said,"Keep the faith!" Our ways are not his ways.
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