Some Words and Thoughts on this Victory

I would like to thank everyone who prayed, fasted, and expressed concern for me as this battle ensued over the past few months. I have new-found appreciation for and empathy for those who suffer physically and spiritually; both long-term and short-term. My hope for myself is that I will be able to genuinely express concern and empathy to those who suffer and struggle.

Heavenly Father is VERY mindful of us all. He and His Son, Jesus Christ, never left me. "...he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people" - Alma 7:11. I NEVER once felt alone. That is not to say I didn't have moments of despair, sadness, or helplessness. Those moments were too many that I'm embarrassed to mention that I even had them at all. Because of the kindness and thoughfulness of family and others close to me, I should never had had those moments. When I bottomed out, they all came to my rescue. They were all angels, supporting me and being the way through which I received the Love and Kindness of an Eternal Heavenly Father and an Ever-Loving Savior of an Elder Brother, Jesus Christ.

"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Matt 24:40.

For those of you who may be concerned that I didn't mention this struggle to you; I apologize if you felt left out. I know and understand the burden of daily life that we all have and I only did not mention anything in order not to add to that burden. I NEVER wanted this illness to be about me. I wanted only to show that I am willing to do as the Father asks me to do. I want to continue to do as the Father desires, and I KNOW, that since He has preserved me in this life, I must use this experience to bless others in any little way I possibly can.

Please, share your thoughts and let me know what little I can do to bouy you up with words, thoughts, deeds, and actions, as well as prayers. I KNOW that prayers are answered. I know that the power of prayer is real and have felt that myself too many times to dismiss it.

May the Lord bless you in all your righteous endeavors.