A Reflection on One Year Ago

(This video is so good and it made me cry. So if you have time, watch it.)

During this past week, I have been reflecting a lot on the circumstances and trials I was going through at this time last year. A year ago, I didn't understand why and I didn't know how I was going to get through it all. I guess that is how it always seems at the time of a trial or challenge, but I made it through!

There were important people who were in my life a year ago, that aren't now. But I was blessed with having the right people in my life, at the right time, to help me through everything. I am so grateful for those individuals who listened to me through the tears, who were real friends, and who reminded me that I was making the right decision. Thank you!

Most importantly, my testimony of the truthfulness of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been strengthen. I was reminded of the fact that I needed to rely on my Savior to help me through my trials and everyday life.

President Hinckley said, "The Lord does not expect us to be supermen. But if we will place ourselves in His hands, if we will plead with Him in prayer, He will inspire us and help us."

I spent a lot of time on my knees asking for guidance and I still do. I had to learn to accept God's plan for me. While things didn't go the way I wanted them to, I wouldn't change the outcomes.

I have learned so much about myself and what I want from life. I feel like I'm a different person than the person I was a year ago. I have a different outlook on life. While I don't know what the future holds, and sometimes I don't understand why my Heavenly Father wants me where I am in life, I know that He knows what is best for me. I know my future will hold the blessings I seek to receive as I remain faithful and trust in Him.

I hope that as you encounter trials along the way, you will turn to your Savior for comfort and peace. He will help you. I know that. I hope you will come to know that too.