Dear Dad Part 2

There is an article by President Faust in the February 2006 Ensign on trials.  In it he writes:

"It is part of the purging toll exacted of some to become acquainted with God.  In the agonies of life, we seem to listen better to the faint, godly whisperings of the Diving Shepherd."

I have come to better understand what he is saying.  I have been able to feel much closer to the Spirit while dealing with my problems.

Two sentences in your testimony reminded me of my experiences.  You said, "He has been with me during time of serious health problems.  I have felt his presence and love in times of darkness, when every things seems to be falling apart."

In September, while I was in the hospital, I remember one particular night when I was lying awake and feeling miserably sick.  Nothing was working and I felt crummy.  But even in the midst of it all I remember feeling happy, pure joy because I knew I wasn't alone.  I knew the Saviour was with me.  I was amazed to be so miserable on the outside, but so happy inside.  I learned for myself that the Gospel is true.  It helps me so much to be able to recall that feeling.

As I made my presentation at the Stake Enrichment Meeting earlier this month, I had the opportunity to bear my testimony of the Atonement.  I don't know if it helped anyone else at all, but it sure did me.  I hope to be ale to always remember and remain strong in my faith of the Savior.

I too am so grateful for my heritage.  There couldn't have been any more faithful grandparents than mine.  I am so thankful for my heritage.  I want to live up to being part of their family!

Guess I wanted to let you know that all the care and example you and Mom  have given to me over the many years has been so very important to me.  Your testimonies of the importance of prayer, and the example of years of family prayer have helped me through many hard times.  Your gentle, kindly ways are such an inspiration to me. I love you two dearly  Your examples help me to trust in my Heavenly Father and to believe he loves me.  I hope to never be a disappointment to you.  I am so proud of you and the way you live and who you are.

Life is good.  Hard yes, but very, very good.  Like you I have been given a wonderful companion and sweetheart.  He is s dear to me.  No one could be more perfect for me.  Bruce, Rachel and PJ are gifts from Heavenly Father.  Pure and simple as that!