Come What May

"I used to complain that I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet."  This is an old Indian Proverb that I love to repeat in my mind whenever I start to focus on what is missing in my life.

There is always someone who has struggles far worse than my own.  I have discovered, the greatest cure for sorrow in my heart is to look for someone who is in a worse situation and help them.  In doing so, I am able to forget about myself.  And oh, how I need to forget about myself more! I came into this world with nothing, so the smallest things are truly blessings and gifts that I am undeserving of.  Besides, I have my Savior, I have His true Gospel... with this alone. I hold a treasure far beyond any price and I am deeply humbled to thank my Father in Heaven all my days for it.

The following are quotes from a man who truly understood what gratitude was because he lived it to the fullest.  I love Elder Wirthlin!  He inspires me to be more humble and to gratefully receive whatever the Lord sees fit to allot unto me.

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"Come What May, and Love It:" 

Address Given by Elder Wirthlin at October 2008 General Conference

"Over the years I have learned a few things that have helped me through times of testing and trial. I would like to share them with you."

Learn to Laugh

"The next time you’re tempted to groan, you might try to laugh instead. It will extend your life and make the lives of all those around you more enjoyable."

Seek for the Eternal

"Because Jesus Christ suffered greatly, He understands our suffering. He understands our grief. We experience hard things so that we too may have increased compassion and understanding for others....Sometimes the very moments that seem to overcome us with suffering are those that will ultimately suffer us to overcome."

The Principle of Compensation

"The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude."

Trust in the Father and the Son

"He who descended below all things will come to our aid. He will comfort and uphold us. He will strengthen us in our weakness and fortify us in our distress. He will make weak things become strong... The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him"

"Come What May, and Love It:" Address Given by Elder Wirthlin at October 2008 General Conference