I am now crying because i so needed to read this poem! I am so grateful for moments like this when i know that no matter how hard my life is i'm never alone and not only do i have my loving family and amazing friends who are there for me and the best two kids that keep me so strong but i have the Lord to help pick me up when i'm feeling at my worst and the most heart broken. I am struggling with understanding life but i have never been so grateful for the gospel and the amazing examples in my life. There is a reason for everything and i know in time i will understand the reason for this. Thank you to everyone for all your support, kind words and concern. I have the most amazing support group in the entire world and i honestly don't know where i'd be without you. (you know who you are!) In lifes hardest moments you find out who is really there for you and i'm so grateful for that. I'm so grateful for the gospel and the strength its been the last few days. I have never been so reliant on it and its power. The lord has been the one i have cried to more than anyone and i am so very grateful to him and the savior for the blessings and strength they've given me to keep my head up and go on with the day. It has not been easy but they've blessed me with the best most supportive family in the world. Life is a miserable thing sometimes but it is the beauty of it all. If we didn't struggle we wouldn't appreciate true happiness when it comes around. Even if it is only for a very brief moment that you feel such happiness. I am very lucky to have had such a few wonderful months and believe that there is someone out there that i will share happiness with for all time and eternity! :) Sorry i got all mooshy there everyone but i had such a huge feeling of gratitude to My heavenly father, My brother Jesus Christ, My most loving and amazing family, My true and faithful friends, and the best most amazing kids a mother could ever be blessed with. I have been so down lately that it has taken a step back and a quick read of a poem to make me realize i'm not alone. This pain is temporary and i will find my happy ending. No one should dictate my happiness except myself! Thanks again everyone. I want to share this poem with you because it absolutely lifted my spirits!
Footprints in the Sand - Poem
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,other times there were one set of footprints.
This bothered me because I noticedthat during the low periods of my life,when I was suffering fromanguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints.
So I said to the Lord,“You promised me Lord,that if I followed you,you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my lifethere have only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?”
The Lord replied,“The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,is when I carried you.”
(Sorry if this got a little "churchy" for some!! I just am so very grateful for the gospel in my life! I do not want to offend anyone. Just had to share how grateful i was for what i've been blessed with! (: Thanks!)
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