The Plan

I've sat down to blog several times and got interrupted each time, which is probably good because I have had time to wrap my brain around the happenings in my life.  On the 31st I went to see a patient that was dying.  A sweet 8 year old soul that was ready to return to her father in heaven.  Her body has been handicapped since birth and she has needed all her daily cares given by someone else.  As her sweet spirit was preparing to go home, I felt so blessed to be included and a part of this special time.  I was also feeling especially blessed that I have an understanding of the plan of salvation.  I know without a doubt that we lived before we came here to earth and that our existence extends beyond the grave after death.  As I sat in the room with this little girl I felt it was hallowed ground, a place of reverence.  I knew that she was going home, the should and the body seemed to be almost separate and I knew her time was short.
     Shortly after her passing I was called to see a newborn baby and again the holy ghost whispered the assurance of the plan of salvation - we are God's children, we have  purpose on this earth and then we return to live with him again.  The sadness of this life is left behind as we move forward into the next.  I hope that I can be more try to myself that I can become all God wants me to be.  I fall short so often but I keep trying.  Maybe I don't endure it well but I keep pushing forward.  I am subject to pain frustration, anger and disappointment but I am also blessed to see the good, give others the advantage of the doubt - I know I can choose to stand in the light.