I am feeling peace. I am feeling strength. It is because of my Savior, Jesus Christ.
What would you do if you knew the road ahead of you would be bumpy and rough?
We all are bound to have challenges in this life. It is inevitable! This one, I would have never imagined for myself, for Gavin, potentially for more of our future children.
I was reminded of a talk I read many years ago about learning from the past, preparing for the future, and living in the present (I can't seem to find it. I think it was by President Monson and I think it was back in 2004-2006???). That reminder by the Holy Ghost has been my saving grace this week - to LIVE IN THE PRESENT. I feel at peace. I can only do all I can to prepare for the future, to learn and increase my understanding of Autism and what we need to do to help Gavin, but most importantly TODAY I can be the best mother I can to him. I can give up more of the things I want to do for myself (that don't have any eternal significance) and sacrifice because I want him to have the best life and best outcomes possible for his life. TODAY I can strive to live the gospel of Jesus Christ better than I did yesterday so that I can receive more strength and help from my Savior, more blessings. TODAY I will do more to strengthen my marriage so that we can prepare ourselves for storms ahead and grow closer together through this, rather than farther apart. TODAY I can kneel in more humble prayer more frequently when I just can't hold back the tears. My closet has become the most sacred place in our home. TODAY I can find joy in the very small improvements G is making and hope that more will come tomorrow. TODAY I have peace because of God's Plan of Happiness which provides understanding of our purpose here on this earth, that OUR SPIRITS ARE NOT DISABLED, and that through the atonement of Jesus Christ my sorrows, fears, and pains can be swallowed up in him as I lay them at his feet. I am finding happiness in this time of adversity.
P.S. I still cry! We still need an amazing support group! Want to be part of this support group? Then watch this YouTube Video to start (Isn't that song perfect! I love Coldplay and that song "Fix You" stuck out to me a few months ago as we've been journeying through early intervention. I love that he used it!). Educate yourselves about Autism. If you don't know where to go for accurate information, email me: stacy_beck@sbcglobal.net. The greatest gift you can give is to educate yourselves and then educate others around you.
P.S.S. For more information on the above and God's Plan of Happiness go here. It will change your life and your perspective! It will bring peace, I promise!
I'm glad you followed up to clarify your knock knock joke...I wondered. I am so sorry. My heart aches for you guys! You are both amazing parents, and you'll get through this with the Savior's help. I even think you'll do a lot of good in the world because of this. Gavin's a lucky little guy to have you! Excellent video, by the way.
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ReplyDeleteI found that perspective so helpful when we were going through a particularly bumpy period. Like I didn't have to ask it was happening because with the perspective of the plan of happiness, I knew we were here to have challenges so that we could progress and humbly draw nearer to the Savior. And with the humble need you expressed to pray more frequently and fervently, it is SO TRUE that the Lord can bless you more than ever before and make your burden light TODAY! And I remember that talk too. It's called "In Search of Treasure." What a great anchor. Here's the link. http://lds.org/general-conference/2003/04/in-search-of-treasure?lang=eng&query=treasure+map
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