Monday, March 9, 2009
LIFE???????
I am going to be completely honest! Sometimes life sucks! Sad but true! Yesterday I got a call from my Dad saying Grandpa Jim (his father) is really sick and in the hospital. Mind you my Grandpa Jim has always been the one to rush over and give me a blessing when I am ill. He was the one who drove to Logan multiple times a day when my little Taycie was born to give her blessings which in turned made her strong and helped her pull through and amaze the doctors who were not sure she would make it at all. this is the man who told me he loved me when I found out I was pregnant at the age of 16 even though I was afraid he would be so very upset with me he was not, he took me in his arms and said he would love me no matter what! This is the man who was right by my side when I was at my lowest point and told me there was a greater plan that I did not understand but someday will. This gracious man is the most faithful and righteous person i have had the privilege to know my entire life. This man is such a great example to all who know him. this wonderful man was diagnosed yesterday with cancer in his kidneys that has spread to his liver and possibly his colon. He was told that he would have 6 months to 3 years until the cancer would win. I prayed all night that the tests would come back as Benign and they would remove what ever was making him sick and he would be home and whole in a week or so and life would be back to normal. Well this is one of those times that I do not see the greater plan, But someday will. Because of this wonderful man I have a strong testimony of the gospel. When jade and I decided to go through the temple I had a hard time with the thought that my parents would not be able to be in the temple with me. I went and talked with my grandparents and as much as I am sure they wanted my father and mother to be able to be sealed that day also my grandpa said to me " Trish you take your little family and be sealed to each other. Your parents will get there but now is the time for you to be sealed to jade and your kids". Up until that point I did not know what I was going to decide. Jade and I were sealed for time and all eternity and grandpa was there supporting me throughout the whole process. I love my grandfather and my heart aches for him but I know he is strong and I know he will fight this cancer And he, unlike me, sees the greater plan. Last night grandpa said to pray for him. He said that is all we can do now it is in the lords hands. I have total faith that the lord will give him strength and that he will be strong and fight this cancer. I ask that everyone who knows Grandpa Jim and even those who don't please pray for him and our family that we will continue to be strong.
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It seems life is never fair. Sometimes when things like this happen to great people like grandpa, I wonder what the Father is thinking. And then I sit back and realize that he might be thinking, "This man is such a faithful servant. He does all that I ask of him, and I may need his help here." You're grandpa will fight this with all he is worth, I'm sure of that. But Trish, as hard as it is just remember that, Thy will be done. I love you and am here for you. I am so proud of the steps you've taken in making your family Eternal. And as much as you think you can't see the silver lining or the big picture, look inside yourself. I think you see more than you know. Trust your heart.
Trisha...What an awesome testimony you have. I have to tell you when my sister was killed I didn't know how I was going to make it through, until Jeffrey R. Holland from the quorum of the twelve appostles came to her funeral and told me, just like he knew me personally, "Your sister can do so much more for you and your family on the other side, more than you will ever know, and more than she ever could have done had she stayed here on this earth," I remember that everyday, especially on the really hard days. I know your grandpa will fight with all he has, but his body might not be able to and if it be thy will he will be able to do so much more for you and your family on the other side. You are such a strong person and what ever happens I will pray for your grandpa to be strong and for your family to be strong and not to suffer.
I love how you poor your heart out for us. Thank you for sharing your testimony. I know that God's plan is sometimes more than we can ever understand. You are an amazing woman, Trisha. You have just shared to me to not let time pass and be thankful for all those you have in your life!
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