Trials...

"It was meant to be that life would be a challenge. To suffer some anxiety, some depression, some disappointment, even some failure is normal. Teach our members that if they have a good miserable day once in a while, or several in a row, to stand steady and face them, things will straighten out. There is purpose in our struggle in life."

-Boyd K. Packer


I love that quote. A friend had it on her blog and it is what I needed to hear.

I have been through my fair share of trials throughout my life. I wouldn't say I've had a ton, but I have definitely had a few. But all of the blessings Heavenly Father has given me, especially in the last 3 years or so, have greatly outweighed the trials. When I stop to think about it, I really cannot believe how truly blessed I am and how blessed Brett and I have been. We are so blessed to go to school, have had jobs in this horrible economy, have a marriage that keeps getting better and better with each sunrise and the opportunity to be parents to a little boy we already are a little overly obsessed with.

But, when trials come out of nowhere, sometimes it's hard to see the silver-lining and remember all of those amazing blessings. It's hard to focus on the good that will come out of the situation. Trials are scary. They bring the unknown. We haven't really had a big trial since we have been married, but as of last week that has changed. We have some decisions to make, a lot of thinking to do, and a lot of praying, fasting and temple attending to do to figure out where to go from here. But, what Brett helps to remind me of everyday is this: Trials help you grow, if you let them. They help you become the person you are meant to be and reach your full potential. They can make or break you. I have already seen our marriage and relationship grow stronger because of it, and our faith as well. We both feel at peace about our situation and know that we are going to be okay and figure out exactly what we are going to do and what is going to be best for us. I know that everything happens for a reason and we will be just fine. I am just so grateful to have a husband who is constantly reminding me how grateful to be for this experience and helping me find the rainbow in the storm. I love him more and more with each minute that passes. We will be just fine. Things are going to be great. We just have to get through the storm:)