Endurance

I don't know how many readers there are for this blog. I only know that it is my wife's way of keeping a little history for our family and second communicating with friends and family about our adventures.

Speaking of adventures. We have been on one heck of a scary ride lately ( I think the whole country feels this way ) For the past 2 year I have struggled to find suitable employment. I have had work but for one reason or another those jobs were not what our family needed. At the same time we have invested more time and effort in church callings and spiritual growth. We have struggled meeting bills and housing costs, But we have read scriptures to our children, had family home evenings and have grown closer to our Heavenly Father.

It has been difficult, but such a joy. I have been pleased to have had callings in the Priesthood that have taught me so much. I truly believe these calling were more for me and my family than any thing else. I have been strengthened by working closely with a loving Bishop. I have been blessed to be taught by the Stake Presidency. I have seen first hand the love of members in the church who truly strive to be members of Zion. Truly a unified spirit of compassion and giving. All of these struggles have given me a greater understanding of my Heavenly Fathers love for me personally.

I have come to one conclusion. This life , even eternity, is a Marathon and not a Sprint. If we do not build our spiritual endurance by doing the little things ( scriptures, Prayer , FHE, Sabath Observance ) . How can we expect to suceed in the midst of trials. We can not say when we are weary, " we are strong" if we have not done the training. Truly the lord see's fit to inflict upon us what ever he deems appropriate. But it is all for our good, it molds us, refines us, and makes us so much more .

I share these things with you because I feel if we are thankful for something we should express it. I am truly gratful for these last 2 years. They have been a though time, I don't know if things will get any easier now. Nor do I expect that I will be without adversity in the future. But I have a hope. A hope that these things wil be but a small moment. And that they will be for good. It is my prayer that we can all have this hope in the times to come.