This is a necklace that my Bestie Sariah gave me tonight. When I opened it I couldn't help but cry. I got home and immediately put it on, and I am pretty sure I'm not gonna take it off.
In the New Year I have really made a resolution to be more positive but as most of you know that can be hard when the journey through hard times seems so long. BUT these words make it so much easier. They are a gentle reminder that it will all be worth it someday.
NOT just our battle with infertility, but this life in general. We all go through things that seem impossible to get through, but when we have an eternal perspective we can see these words.
GONNA BE WORTH IT.
Even in the smallest parts of our lives this can apply. Like when I am craving those sweets and instead I choke back a salad. When I am half way dying while working out. When I have to wait for anything, or put up with anyone. When its hard to live the gospel because all you wanna do is give in to temptation. In all of those moments reminding yourself that in the end it will all be worth it is so important.
There was an article in the Sept.09 issue of the Ensign called: Lessons from Liberty Jail.
You can read it HERE
This article changed my life and help me get through the end of last year.
Each day I see more and more that it will be worth it in the end. All the tears, all the hurt, all the failures. When I hold my baby one day, when I accomplish my health goals, and most importantly when I see my Saviors face, it truly will Be Worth It.
Please know if you are feeling the pain will never end just remember it will end one day, and in that day you will see how much you have grown and you will be able to say to yourself that it was Worth IT!!!
Thank you Sariah for this necklace, and for reminding me what I am fighting for. Love you girl.
3 comments:
Sariah is a GREAT friend to you! What a blessing it will be to have this necklace.
Love you sis!
Kelly
Shannon you are probably the most positive person I have ever known. You constantly teach me to look for the good things even when life is throwing you lemon after lemon. I can't imagine my life if we had never met, and I am so glad you like the necklace. Thank you for being such an amazing inspiration to me, and a wonderful example to both me and my boys. They love you so much.
I swear I cry every time I read your blog. Thanks for the reminder to keep plugging on. You never know where you'll find answers to your prayers and this is just what I needed to read tonight,so thanks!
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