The children have been working really hard to fill the jar full of chocolate hearts and acts of kindness. The other day I asked Joseph to take out the recycling (since it's on his chore chart) and he very politely replied, "Thanks, but no thanks Mom". As I sat in the mothers lounge today at church I got thinking about that little moment and when Heavenly Father gives us trials I sometimes feel like saying, "Thanks Heavenly Father, but no thanks."
I know that trials are a necessary part of life and without them there would be no growth. I am grateful for the opportunities that I've had to be stretched and pushed throughout my life. I know that Heavenly Father doesn't give us anything we can't handle with a little bit of faith, perspective, and perseverance.
After learning of the recent passing of a mother of four that we are acquainted with I couldn't help but feel like all of my trials are so insignificant in comparison to what this family is going through right now. It has caused me to reflect a lot on how precious time is and how I can make every moment count. It has given me a deeper desire to hold my children close and cherish each day with them.
Whenever my children complain about something I've asked them to do that is difficult, I encourage them by saying, "You can do hard things!" I'd like to think that when we are passing through trials of our own, Heavenly Father is close by, cheering us on, and whispering in our ears, "You can do hard things!" How grateful I am for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the knowledge and strength that it gives me to press forward each day with optimism and hope!
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