Inspiration

Inspiration always seems to come when its least expected for me. Today I had such an experience. I have had a very busy week and due to a lack of sleep was feeling overwhelmed at times. In our busy lives its easy to become overwhelmed with the struggles and trials day to day. But, today I realized how much I love life. And I'm not referring to that as my day to day life, but the fact that I am alive on this earth with the opportunity to live each day. To experience all the joys and sorrows this life has to offer. I was listening to a song on the radio about visiting passed friends and loved ones in heaven and it got me to thinking about those that have passed away. At first I thought of my great-grandparents. They lived full, happy lives and are now enjoying each other in the eternities. I then thought about a cousin that passed away at the age of 16. She didn't get the chance to do many things in this life, yet I have the knowledge that she is in a better place with our Savior. Despite this, her passing is harder than my great-grandparents. I started to think about why and I realized how grateful I am to just be alive. I know we all have different paths upon this earth and some will end sooner than others. But, if I had the choice, which I did before I was born, I would chose this crazy life. With all the hardships and struggles, because I get to spend my days with two beautiful little girls that fill my heart completely. And, I have a man by my side that loves me and supports me. I wouldn't want to miss out on the time with my sisters or the lessons I learned growing up as a child, and the ones I continue to learn. What an amazing thing this life is!! It just hit me today how wise our Heavenly Father was in creating this plan. He knew that what we would learn here is essential to our salvation. Its easy to lose perspective and I know I do often. But for today at least, I have been reminded of how good life is.