What I learned this weekend

So I want to write what I learned this weekend. I learned so much. Before I returned to America in April, I was hoping that my health would go back to the way it was before my mission. When it didn't, I had to decide what my attitude would be. Last week I watched a video on lds.org about a girl who was in an airplane crash and she has burns all over her face and body. She doesnt look anything like she did before and there are many changes for her. But she has the plan of salvation. And she is happy to serve others.

This is the video:

Today I watched that movie again and realized I need to have more faith that the Savior is with me at all times in whatever I am experiencing. I realized that I am so grateful I am alive. Before, I wanted to know so badly what was going on inside of me and I wanted it to be better immediately. But I feel different now. I am grateful to have one more day. I am just happy to be alive, to have a body, to have the gospel in my life and to know of the plan of salvation.

I remember another video that helped me last summer. Sister Daquila was my companion and we showed this church history video to members and investigators. This was a time when I was feeling sick every day. Watch the video! When I watched this video as a missionary, those three boys became my strongest examples. I realized I wanted to have their good attitude. It made me realize that how I am feeling or my level of comfort does not matter, what matters is serving others.

This is the video about the 3 boys:

All that really matters is the knowledge that the Savior lives. I know that He is here with me all the time, always at my side. And I think we all have times when we need to strengthen and deepen our knowledge about the Savior. That is the only thing that really brings lasting peace to me.
I am just grateful to have one more day to wake up, to breathe, to be alive.

I feel great peace now :)