I'm no Joseph Smith...

While I've been working on projects today I can across teachings from Joseph Smith's dad to him while he recently lost his son. I thought I would share it because I love it. 

“‘Joseph, my son, thou art called to a high and holy calling. Thou art even called to do the work of the Lord. Hold out faithful and you shall be blessed, and your children after you. You shall even live to finish your work.’

“At this Joseph cried out, weeping, ‘Oh, my Father, will I?’ ‘Yes,’ said his father, ‘you shall live to lay out the plan of all the work which God has given you to do. This is my dying blessing on your head in the name of Jesus.’”

Now I know I am no Joseph Smith but I believe this applies to us to. We still have the Lord's work to do. If we are faithful we will be blessed. I know at times it feels like it's the hardest thing to do. But in the eternal perspective it's a small trial in helping us be perfected. I'm thankful for my trials no matter how big or small. 

When you are down to nothing, God is up to something.

I sure hope so! This month I think was the hardest for some reason. If everything was good, I would have a 4 month old. What would he be like? Would he have his daddys eyes? His mommas stubborness? It gives me comfort

to know that one day I WILL get to know him and his personality. This amazing little guy has taught me so much about love, compassion, and faith I never even knew existed. Almost every time a patient will ask me if I have children. I look down, smile, and say yes, I do. I don't really explain myself too much because it probably makes for an uncomfortable situation. People usually don't know how to react when they hear my story. They either avoid the topic all together or let out heartfelt condolences. I don't blame them. Heck I wouldn't know what to say to someone in my situation either!

My Uncle Duane passed away unexpectedly last week. He was my moms brother. He was able to be burried right next to Madden. I'm glad because it'll be a few years before he has some company (Nick and I already bought our plots so we could be by him) I don't understand why all of this is all of a sudden happening to my family but I know we'll get through it.  I found this quote the other day. Normally I wouldn't like this type of quote but I found
it hilarious.

Well. It's true isn't it? 

 

Happy birthday Madden :)