Facing New Challenges

As I begin my "new life" I am grateful for many things.  I have been blessed with many wonderful friends and an amazing family.  As I have said many times before, the people in my life are literal angels. One of those being my wife.  I believe that she was placed in my life 7 months ago as an an angel and she has become my wife and companion.  Her and her daughter have changed my life and I thank my Heavenly Father for the chance to be a husband and father.  My own 2 kids continue to be consistent angels in my life who love their daddy and teach me important lessons whenever I am with them.  I love my kids and my family.

Our first few months of marriage have been bliss of course :) and we are excited for our new life together.  But, as life goes, there will always be challenges that we face.  My trial that I went through was very difficult and tested my faith and obedience. It was the hardest thing I have had to endure.  But as hard as it was I am grateful for it because it has prepared me for any challenge that comes our way.  I know without a doubt that a loving Heavenly Father is watching over us.  I know that I will need continued faith and obedience as we face new challenges together.  I know that the Atonement is real and that our Savior loves us.  I believe 100% in eternal families and the importance of repentance.  So my point today is that our triumphs over past trials will help us as we face new ones.  We are constantly learning and progressing.  I believe that is one of the main reasons why we have trials.  To teach us.  To make us stronger. To bring us closer together.

With this election coming up and the turmoil that the world is in, I have been thinking a lot about what is really important.  I am someone who has lost something that was very dear to me because of my own bad decisions.  I lost sight of what was really important.  And now as I have been given another opportunity I will face my new challenges with more understanding.  I will focus more on the little things that bring happiness.  Laughing, conversation, family time, patience, love, kindness, service, etc.

I know that if you are struggling with something major it can be difficult to believe there is hope and happiness ahead.  I have said and I will say again that there IS hope and happiness.  Believe in God and move forward with faith and endurance.  When you come out on top you will be better prepared for the next challenge. And the next. And the next. :) You will be stronger and better.  You will learn and grow.  You will be happy with yourself.  Here's to facing new challenges and being happy!