Briana Stephen

I had an epiphany today while sitting in the oncologist's office. There's so much talk and paraphernalia about finding cures for cancer. There's bitter talk about why Heavenly Father would allow such suffering. I sat there thinking to myself, No. My heart tells me it's not like that at all! ... Think of the communities and families that have come together to love, serve, and mourn with one another.

Our Father in heaven provides opportunities every day for us to keep his commandments, to follow His ultimate example of serving, loving, caring for His spirit children, our spirit brothers and sisters. I get to experience firsthand on a daily basis how beautiful the hearts of mankind really are.

Turn off the news of contentious politics, crime, and adultery for a bit. You'll find a world of compassion. PLEASE ACCEPT MY GRATITUDE to all those who uplift and show me what leading a Christ-like life is really all about. Loads and loads of LOVE!!!

-Bri, March 2010



Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Epiphany

I had an epiphany today while sitting in the oncologist’s office. There’s so much talk and paraphernalia about finding cures for cancer. There’s bitter talk about why a loving Heavenly Father would allow such suffering. I sat there thinking to myself, “No. My heart tells me it’s not like that at all!” A cure is all I want right now, but in the meantime, think of the communities and families that have come together to love and serve one another – to mourn with those that mourn, to bear one another’s burdens. Our Father in Heaven provides opportunities every day for us to keep his commandments, to follow His ultimate example of serving, loving, and caring for His spirit children, our spirit brothers and sisters. I get to experience firsthand on a daily basis how beautiful the hearts of mankind really are. Turn off the news of contentious politics, crime and adultery for a bit. You’ll find a world of compassion. Plase accept my gratitude to all those who uplift and show me what leading a Christ-like life is really all about. If I can “pay it forward” even ½ of what you’ve done for our family, I’ll be on the right track. Loads and Loads of Love!!!

3 comments:

  1. Such beautiful insight. I hope you are doing well. You are way hotter than Demi!! ;)

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  2. There are definitely lessons that I have learned from Rheese's heart defect and surgeries that I couldn't have learned any other way.
    Hope your trial comes to an end soon.

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  3. I love the wisdom in your thoughts! I am grateful for the reminder!

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