We know that part of our earthly test will be to learn opposition in all things. Some are simple, like good from evil, right and wrong. But this week I've had a major dose of learning opposition in all things and how trials can bring you closer to God or drive you away. I've never in my life experienced such opposition. Such pure joy and happiness and yet the fiercest pain and sadness. Strength and weakness. Sweetest hellos and bitter goodbyes. Faith and doubt. Health and sickness. Yet through it all my Heavenly Father has blessed us immensely because we chose to turn to him. He gave us unweilding comfort when we felt that we couldn't be comforted. He gave us time with Graham, which we always want more, but in reality it was all the time we needed for this life. He's blessed us with amazing family and friends that lift us up in our darkest moments. And He has blessed us with more understanding of why we are here and what our missions are while on Earth. So I'm grateful for our trials, and for the experience of learning opposition in all things, while they may be the most painful we've encountered so far, they are by far the happiest and most blessed times in our lives as well. If we can keep our faith in our Heavenly Father during our trials we will always be blessed, during and after the trial.
Faith in something greater than ourselves, enables us to do what
we have said we'll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to
keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely
uncertain.”
~ GORDON B. HINCKLEY
Quinn,
ReplyDeleteI don't know you very well but I have known Mike since high school. I was led to your blog by your mother-in-law (she is friends with my mom) and I feel that I need to let you know that your sweet story has touched me in more ways than I ever thought possible. Your family has constantly been in my thoughts and prayers. You have such an amazing testimony and to hear you share this experience has helped me to realize so much about His plan and that sometimes in this life we will never know why things happen. You have touched my heart in so many ways.
Camille (Sponenburgh) Winter
You continue to teach me.....
ReplyDeleteGreat quote. Thank you for your testimony, and sharing it. This experience is so personal to you guys but is touching so many of us. Graham has definitely made his mark and is continuing to do so through your great faith and words.
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I too must thank you for sharing this experience with us. I have shed many tears and offered many prayers for you and Mike and your family. What a beautiful testimony of opposition and what a strength you are to me of how to handle adversity of this type. I pray that your hearts will heal quickly and that you will experience peace that truly does surpass all understanding!
ReplyDeleteQuinn,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that we could not make it up to the service. I want you guys to know that we are thinking of you and always praying for you! What a great example of you are! What a great gift to have Graham to be able to hold and love him and to most of all be a part of you family forever! All our love!!! Anna Christensen
Quinn,
ReplyDeleteThank you again for sharing your journey and your sweet Graham with us. I continue to pray for your family through these and the coming days and months...