Hard Things

I think last week was one of my favorite topics. I do not come from a blended family and I don't really know many people who are. But I just came to have a greater sense of love and compassion for those who do- How dang hard it would be! I am so grateful for Brother Williams. He and his wife are such great examples. One thing that really stuck out to me was when he was talking about his wife's first experience with coming to class to talk about it and she said she was really nervous, but "if we can help someone then it's worth it." I think that what Brother Williams and his wife have been able to accomplish together just proves that anything is possible with faith, love, trust, patience, etc. when placed in each other and the Lord. No marriage is the same, and no marriage is easy, and some of our loved ones and close friends will go through some things very different from us that are very difficult challenges. But after this class, and this week especially, I feel like  I am better prepared to help those around me in those hard times. I really like the trampoline analogy mentioned in class. We can't just catch people and not let them get back on their feet without effort on their part. We are there to support people and then throw them back so they can do things on their own. No matter what happens, one thing is certain: Life is hard, but we can do hard things. Whether they happen to us or to a loved one, we have the tools necessary to make it through.