I'm Back

Hi all,
I am back.  I am excited to be writing again.  I will try to post twice a week.  I have been thinking about life quite a bit lately.  My beautiful wife recently passed her one year mark of being cancer free.  The whole experience was very surreal.  I never imagined I would hear the words you have cancer.  I know that is a very naive thought to have, nevertheless it was a surprise to me that she was sick.

I have not written my feelings until now.  I think the first feeling I had was surprise.  I know I felt some fear, especially when the Surgeon wanted to do her biopsy the same day as the consultation.  I remember I met her at the doctors office, and had to drive home alone after the biopsy was taken.  I know I had some fear at that point, but it was very quickly replaced with peace.

I do not remember if I have posted this before, but I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  We are more commonly known as Mormons, but that is a nickname.  The name comes from a book of scripture, The Book of Mormon.  I will talk about the Book of Mormon at a later date.  As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I believe that the family is the unit of eternity.  I know that God is my Heavenly Father, and that I am his son.  I know that through the Priesthood restored to the earth I will be with my wife for all eternity.  I also know that I will be with my children for all eternity as well.  That knowledge alone brought such peace to me it was incredible.  I knew that irregardless of what the outcome would be, I would be with her again.

The Power of Prayer

Life is hard, really hard at times.  I often wonder how some people deal with all the heartache and pain and trials they go through.  I know people who have lost children, spouses, have terrible diseases, lost jobs, the list goes on and on.  I am grateful for my life.  It isn't easy by any stretch of the imagination, but I am glad I have my life.  I am grateful for the power of prayer.  I have felt my Father in Heaven's warmth and comfort as I have fallen to my knees and prayed to him.  I was recently betrayed by someone I considered a friend.  He took advantage of me and my trusting nature.  I have been on my knees praying often for help in dealing with him and his behavior.  I don't know how I would get through my trials without prayer.  If you don't pray start and you will be amazed at how much it will help you.

That is all