It took awhile, but I have my full strength back now. I can still see! I have learned some amazing things. And I am happy.
This year has gone so fast! Besides the duel with Grizelda, it has been full of other adventures. I was able to see every one of my children and grandchildren—which doesn’t happen every year since they live so far away! My book Gospel Insights for Everyday Living was published. I wrote another book, Living in Truth, and taught many Living in Truth workshops. I especially enjoyed that because I met so many wonderful new friends.
Best of all is that I’ve grown so close to my Savior this year. I’m beginning to suspect that adversity is necessary in order for that closeness to happen. I hope I’m wrong, so I’m clinging to this closeness and hoping 2010 has a little less adversity but that I can maintain the closeness. I’ll let you know how it goes!
I hope that all goes well for you in 2010 and that you maintain a closeness to the Lord.
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Christy
You do have an amazing testimony and positive attitude. Not only have you gone through so much and prevailed, you have not lost your great sense of humor and your sweetness that makes us all love you so much. I am praying next year will be so normal, you'll be amazed and I have no doubt you will continue to be close to the Savior. Here's to 2010!!
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I know what you mean about hoping adversity is not necessary for closeness with the Savior. I hope I won't need as much "compelling" to be humble in 2010.
ReplyDeleteThank you for blogging. Your testimony and perspective have helped me through so much this year.
Love,
Martha
So so glad that your eyesight is good and that you were able to publish your book. Everyone loves you.
ReplyDeleteChristy, Thank you for the good wishes! I hope all goes well for you this year also.
ReplyDeleteCathie, I'm not half as amazing as you! I second your motion for a great 2010. I pray it will be good for all of us!
ReplyDeleteMartha, I often wonder if the time spent blogging is worth it so thanks for letting me know it was for you. I do hope and pray your 2010 is better. God bless you!
ReplyDeleteCilla (I assume!) Thanks for the k.ind words and for leaving a comment. I love hearing from people! Hope you have a great 2010.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful that you can still see, that you have your strength back, that your book was published, that you were able to spend time with your entire family, and that you shared your insights on Living in Truth with so many. You are a blessing to all of us. Thank you for sharing your testimony and teaching us so much on this blog. :)
ReplyDeleteWendi, You are always so kind. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you still have your sight and your high spirits! 2009 was a year FULL of adversity for my family as well. We survived: my father leaving the family and the church after 33 years, a fatal car accident which almost took my little sister's life and forever changed her beautiful face, Fire, Flood, Hurricane, Robbery, and more!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of my gifts to each family member for Christmas is an "I survived 2009" shirt.
You are a blessing to so many people you don't even know and an inspiration to your family and friends. May God bless you and your family in 2010 and always. Merry Christmas Ms. Sherrie!!
Your friend in Texas,
Natalie
Natalie, You have endured so very much this year and yet I can hear a tone of love and faith through your words. Survived 2009 is very fitting! Thank you for the warm words and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. xoxoxo
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