Lessons Learned

One of my favorite speakers in President Uchtdorf. I feel that he always knows what to say and that I'm able to connect with his talks so well. I've been researching for a paper that I'm writing and I came across this quote:

"Often the deep valleys of our present will be understood only by looking back on them from the mountains of our future experience.  Often we can't see the Lord's hand in our lives until long after trials have passed.  Often the most difficult times of our lives are essential building blocks that form the foundation of our character and pave the way to future opportunity, understanding, and happiness."

This past year has definitely been one of the hardest yet. I feel like trials just keep on coming, but I know that they are happening for a reason.  I have learned SO much this past year because of everything that has happened and I'm actually grateful for all of these trials.  I know that Heavenly Father wouldn't give me anything that I couldn't handle.

I hope that throughout my life I will be able to remember that trials are building blocks for my future. In the moment it is always hard to look at the bigger picture,  but looking back every single trial has blessed my life.