First let me say that I was so happy for my BYU Cougars last night! They played together and they played so well and finally hushed so many nay sayers! I was so happy I just wanted to run around jumping up and down and hug all the customers in the restaurant! Thankfully for them, I constrained myself. It was a great game to watch!
Now on a totally different subject...
I am so amazed by people around me. Specifically 2 of my younger sisters and a friend of theirs. They are 8 to 10 years younger than me and yet in the past few months I have learned so much from them and continue to do so. All 3 have suffered and are suffering through some tragic and heart breaking things and yet they have done so with such grace, humility, faith and hope that I am amazed. I only hope that if called upon to undergo any of their trials that I would be able to handle them with a part of the strength they have shown. I find it interesting that so often through out my life, even though I am the 2nd oldest of 7 children that I am often taught by those younger than me! There are many times that I feel like I am the one who makes the mistakes, so that they can see what not to do! I really am amazed by them and their ability to handle some very difficult situations. There are some things that I think "if that ever happened to me, I would....." Well, I have learned through watching and listening to them that maybe and hopefully "I wouldn't..." but I would find forgiveness, love, hope, and faith coming out stronger than anger and hurt. Trials often bring out the worst in people, but I can honestly say that I have seen the best of these three ladies and admire them for it. I am not glad that they have these trials, but I am thankful for the way they are handling them and for their example to me and many others. (Here is one of their blogs that I highly recommend following for inspiration
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I'm grateful for those around me, too, who deal with their struggles with such grace. I'm not patient--one of my biggest weaknesses. I know we worship a fourth watch God, but I really want him to intervene during the first watch ; )
You are doing GREAT.
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