6 months later

Been counting my blessings and reflecting a lot lately. Some times life throws you a curve that catches you off guard. One week ago I had surgery and they successfully removed a cancerous tumor. I didn't plan on getting cancer, especially since I was in the middle of such an exciting work at the mission office. It has been great. I remember in my Patriarchal Blessing that it reminds me that sometimes our plans have to change but to always feel it is for the Lord's purposes. Not many people know that joy that comes from being an instrument in the Lord's hand and accepting His will 24/7. The love of so many towards me was humbling and without exception, they each told me they would pray for me. Imagine, people in 4 temples all exercising faith simultaneously in their prayers to Father on my behalf, plus people from all walks of life stopping long enough to wish me a full and speedy recovery but then letting me know that they too would pray for me.