At least we know that if we are true and faithful to the covenants we have made, that the Lord will not leave us in times of trial.
It's funny. We need need money to survive in this world. It's just the way it is designed. One day we won't need it, but until then, it's a necessity! I guess I could have a little farm, with a nice garden, for food. And chop down some trees and find a little plot of land that no one wants, and build a little cottage. And make clothes out of "donated" material! I feel that I am going to have to learn life's lessons a lot faster than my parents had to learn them. And boy do I still have a lot to learn. When you go through trials, your imperfections are really magnified.
I think back to when Jake and I were in school and we thought we were so rich, living off $1000 a month. Our rent was $200 and BYU paid for our food. We had one car. And clothes weren't on that much, since we were newlyweds. Haha. Joking. That time was simpler. But boy are we so much happier now. We have grown so much closer in 7 years, and have had children. It is a blessing to have such a great family surrounding us. And not to mention, outstanding friends and neighbors.
Yah, as I think about it. I wouldn't give up what we have for the world. And with that said, if the money is the ONLY trial given to me in this life, I will take it ten fold, and run! Loves~
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You know, I love that you are training me. I have already been able to tell a difference! We're always here for you!
I know that everything will work out with you and jake!!! Sometime life gives you lemons.... you just have to make lemonade with them. Mike and i know the struggles having a your own business in this ecodmony. We will no longer have our business and will have to take two steps back. Sometimes you just have to do that to get ahead. Moving to Twin Falls just feels like the best thing to do for our family. I am scared and excited for the unknown. Anyway...keep on having Faith... and you will see the your seed grow into something wonderful and great. love ya~~~~ Suzanne
Oh, Em......I feel your pain, sister! We love you guys and hope for the best for you always. I turn into an accountant every other Friday to account for every penny. That is just the day and age we live in, I guess. Let me know where your little cottage is going to be...maybe we can be neighbors! Hopefully you are a better gardener than I am!
You hit the nail on the head! I love this post...I'm so grateful for such a fabulous family! I can't wait until we are together for Thanksgiving! We must remember as hard as times are...it's a great time to be alive! We have family, temples EVERYWHERE and most importantly the GOSPEL...these things allow us to keep the most important things with us for all eternity! Thanks Em and I LOVE YOU!
What a good attitude in times of trial. *Things* are just that, temporary. Yet we do need them. Life is just hard sometimes. You will get through this trial and learn the lesson that YOU need along the way.
Thank heaven that we have a prophet on this earth that directs and guides us.
Thanks for being so raw and honest in your post. It's hard for me to be open and vulnerable most of the time. I tend to close down and protect myself. I respect you for having the ability to be that way.
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