100 Days of Happy

Day 40 - Blessings from Heaven - April 18th

I just want to thank my Heavenly Father for His tender mercies again!  A few weeks ago one of my daughters called me clearly shaken as she told me everything was fine.  I could tell by her voice that everything wasn't fine.  Apparently she had been traveling down SR 201 with her youngest daughter,  asleep in the back of her vehicle, when she had the definite feeling to slow down. She listened to that prompting and slowed down, although she saw no reason to at that moment.  Seconds later a car pulled out in front of a truck that was driving in the far left lane, causing the truck to skid in front of her and loose control, narrowly missing her. Then hitting the barrier it bounced off and came back across the road almost clipping her vehicle again. The truck went down into the barrow pit and bounced back again out of control in front of her. Because she had listened to the still small voice that day, her life and my granddaughters were miraculously spared.  

Fast forward to last evening, a different daughter, who has been struggling with unexplained pain for a couple of years.  This pain has effected her quality of life, and caused much concern over it's origin. She finally found a doctor that had an idea of what might be causing the pain, and was scheduled to have surgery today. Last night she received a beautiful priesthood blessing from her husband, promising her peace and comfort throughout this experience. He asked that her doctor would be guided throughout the procedure.  True to the blessing; things went very smoothly today! She returned home with minimal pain, being able to take a walk around the block with us this afternoon. 

Tonight I am so happy for the gift of the Holy Ghost, and for a daughter who was in tune enough to listen!  I am also so grateful for the holy priesthood and the blessing it is to each of us as we embark on our separate journeys on this earth.  That a very loving daughter of God felt of it's power in her behalf this day!

We each embark on our own journeys through this life, sometimes as we travel along our path, it is strewn with thorns and detours we might not have willing chosen.  Occasionally the Lord blessings save us immediately, but often it is not until we have passed through these detours that we see the golden blessings that line the rocky path. I am so glad we can let Him be in charge, for he always knows what kind of path will be the best for us!