Rememberence

“I recognize that, on occasion, some of our most fervent prayers may seem to go unanswered. We wonder, ‘Why?’ I know that feeling! I know the fears and tears of such moments. But I also know that our prayers are never ignored. Our faith is never unappreciated. I know that an all-wise Heavenly Father’s perspective is much broader than is ours. While we know of our mortal problems and pain, He knows of our immortal progress and potential. If we pray to know His will and submit ourselves to it with patience and courage, heavenly healing can take place in His own way and time.”

—Russell M. Nelson, “Jesus Christ—the Master Healer,” Ensign, Nov. 2005

There are so many things going on in the world today. This last week, my home area experienced a horrible flood. There was water everywhere, destroying everything in its path. It was no respecter of person or home. The pictures are devastating. The statuses on Facebook are heartbreaking. Friends and Families lives have been torn apart and their only option is to start over. My heart goes out to them. I can't imagine what it would be like to see my home destroyed. Every possession I own needing to be tossed. One lady I saw on the news said it best, "I know it's just stuff. But it's my stuff and it's everything I have." I pray that they will be able to start over. That they will get the assistance needed from the government or insurance if they have it. 

There are so many devastating disasters happening everywhere. Tsunamis, fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes. These truly are the last days. These events are happening and they are not and will not slow down, for me, for you, or for anyone. We just need to be prepared. I updated our families 72 hour kits this morning. Changed out Jarhead's clothes, diapers, and added some food since he's not just on formula anymore... I know it won't protect us from everything but it makes me feel good to be following the counsel of the prophets. When I get home from visiting my family in VA & PA at the end of the month, we will start to build our food storage more faithfully. We may have a small apartment and not have room for a whole year's worth of food but I know that we can have more than we do. Our first goal will be to build up to a 3 month supply. :)

Prayers also go out to those who are still suffering from those friends and family that they lost 10 years ago. and to those who lose friends and family every day- especially those that are off serving our country. 

Even with all of these crazy sad things happening in the world, we can't give up HOPE. It is the thing that will help us survive. 

“To any who may be struggling to see that light and find that hope, I say: Hold on. Keep trying. God loves you. Things will improve. Christ comes to you in His ‘more excellent ministry’ with a future of ‘better promises.’ He is your ‘high priest of good things to come.’ ”

—Jeffrey R. Holland, “An High Priest of Good Things to Come,” Ensign,Nov. 1999, 36