THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Our Finest Hours

Neal Maxwell shared a quote in his book that truly caught my eye. it reads:

"For the faithful, our finest hours are sometimes during or just following our darkest hours. Only the Lord can compare crosses, but all crosses are easier to carry when we keep moving."

Just think of the people you know and respect. Most of them didn't get where they are by having a life of clear sailing and no storms to weather. My own mother is now in the final stages of Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of the bone marrow). Her life is full of pain, but she keeps moving. Each day for her it takes courage just to get out of bed and begin a new day, yet she does so and remains pleasant and courageous. The disease has left her frail and weak. We are grateful for my father who sees to her every need. It is indeed a true and noble love story playing out right before our eyes. Despite the fact that my father was an award winning athlete in his younger days, and my mother was a most skilled secretary, I think that their finest hours are being lived right now as they finish out their days caring for each other. Many times the days are long and the going gets rough, but they keep moving; chugging along each day, counting their blessings as they go.

I believe that as much as we are fascinated by the lives of the rich and famous, many of the most inspiring examples of courage and tenacity are displayed in the lives of those right under our noses who carry on each and every day without the fanfare of the media. I see many of you in the group Sister Survivors. You, just like my parents, keep moving as you courageously face the challenges of each new day. So carry on, forge ahead, continue smiling, and as my Grandma Belle always said, "Keep on Keepin' on!"

Kathy Christensen
Guest Blogger