My long road of Medical Illnesses sure have made me strong and have shown the so many ways that I CAN grow closer to my Savior and become more like Him. It has been rough. This is my blog so I am going to feel free to just let it all out . I am dealing with some struggles right now that are harder than any other health problems I have faced. I was diagnosed the first time that I came home from my mission with what they call "IBS" it's a inflammatory bowel disease. Well with that journey I didn't think it'd be that hard. I stayed home for 5 1/2 months to recover and cope with it, before i thought my body was ready to go back out and finish my mission. Soon later I was able to go back to the mission field , but I had to serve close to home for 2-3 transfers before they sent me back to my original mission. So there I served in the Gilbert AZ Mission, where I served longer than I was able to serve in WA. Well everything was doing great and I was so strong and confident that I would get to make it back on time to WA. But shortly 3 days before I was ready to go back, I was diagnosed with some other illnesses. I was told I needed to be home with my family for close comfort while I go through this. I have been diagnosed with PTSD, and I have an anxiety disorder.
I have thought for many months I was strong enough to bear it and get through it all after they sent me home. I was doing so well. But then my Abdominal pains were worsening and I had to go back to get it checked out. I was accepted with insurance and got things taken care of but I go throughout my days living with 8-9 physical pains through out my stomach to my lower organs.
Though it hurts a lot and I double over time to time and find myself always resting with a heating pad near my stomach, but I don't doubt that what ever comes my way I will get through it.
My Challenges, just like the quote above says.. Make me become more like my Savior ... they make me stronger and help me to lean on Him and His guidance for me in my life.
These are some really inspiring and touching words from The Prophet of God , Thomas S Monson. I do know that through Jesus Christ and His ways of Truth my Faith is increased each day. As I read my scriptures and kneel to say my prayers night and day that I truly a growing closer to Him . I am so grateful for that guidance and love from Him in my life. He knows mine and your strengths and weaknesses . He knows what to put in our path to help us. We just need to have faith and trust in Him in all we do.
God Blesses us with so much each and every day.
When was the last time you counted your blessings?
Not so much every tiny little thing ( but yes ) ! Thanking Him in sincere prayer for all that you have in your life. Because of Him who created us and all the beauty around us.
Last but not least... we should always be proud of our religion ,everywhere we go.
"Don't check your religion at the door"
May you always stand up for what you believe in and have the spirit of God with you.
Having the spirit of God with me gives me the courage to stand strong through anything that I go through each and every single day. No matter where our path takes us, The Savior always has a way of Light for us to turn to Him and He will help us.
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints.
I am forever grateful for my faith. Because of my faith in Christ, and 2 quote that has helped me through my life ;
"All things are possible through Christ"
AND
"God would not give us anything that He knew we would not be strong enough to bear it."
I have been able to make it through anything that comes my way because of the Faith and foundation of God that is built in my life. I am forever blesses and so are you.
Don't let the ways of the world bring you down. You are a Child of a loving God who watches out for you more then anyone else. Isn't that amazing?
Never loose your faith, but if you do ... there is ALWAYS a way back :)
Share your light and be who God wants you to be.
Love you all , take care. Until next time !
xoxo <3 <3 <3 xoxo
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