W08 Reflection

    In the devotional given by Jeffery R. Holland entitled "However Long and Hard the Road" he says, "Though nothing in our lives seems to require the courage and patient long-suffering of those early Latter-day Saints, still almost every worthwhile endeavor I can imagine takes something of that same determination. Certainly, an education does, including paying off your student loans. But it can be done. I’ve done it. It just takes time. Even love at first sight—if there is such a thing—is nothing like love after nineteen years, seven months, and eleven days, if my marriage to Sister Holland is any indication. Indeed “the best is [always] yet to be”."

    When I think about my life right now, I think about the worthwhile endeavor's that I am determined to stay focused on. Two of the things Elder Holland mentions in this quote are worthwhile endeavors for me. They are marriage and education. 

    As I ponder myself as a young girl graduating high school, I didn't think that only ten months later would I be married to the man of my dreams and my best friend. Our journey has not been one of ease but one full of perseverance and determination to make it work at every turn. Even through our struggles I can see how in our marriage we have stayed on a course to mastery. Being with my husband until we both are old and gray is a goal I hope we get the privilege to earn. Having him as my eternal companion is the best choice I ever made. My husband and I just celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary and I too as Brother Holland stated, "the best is [always] yet to be."

    Getting an education at this point in my life has left me many times wondering if it will be worth it and if I can truly stick with it until the end. With each assignment completed, each week’s end, each semester done I feel my determination and perseverance growing within me. I realize now that this is a worthwhile endeavor that will bless my life and my family’s life. I know the example I will be setting for my own children, and it is a wonderful feeling. I am becoming stronger and more knowledgeable each week. If knowledge is all I can take with me into the next life education is worth pursuing. 

 

            

                    (My husband and I went on a week long road trip for our 20th wedding 

                    anniversary. We drove to Rexburg, Idaho and saw the school campus. This 

                    picture will keep me motivated as I work towards my goal.)


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