As most if you know the last 5 months have been a struggle for me. My right foot had been injured. But no one knew what was wrong with it. The pain started changing and quickly grew worse every day. As my pain grew worse I started becoming very scared. First of all, it can be really frustrating and not JUST because of the pain. It can be awfully discouraging when you go to many doctors and they cant help you, because they don’t know what is wrong. There were many nights where I pleaded with my heavenly father asking him to take my pain away. but there was one night when I remember asking him for something different. This prayer was’t like the rest. I WAS NOT ASKING HIM TO HEAL ME. I was asking him to help me. I no longer was in control. It was then when I felt I needed to receive a priesthood blessing. Brothers and sisters never dought the power of the priesthood. In the spirit of faith of which  I am speaking to you about I can testify to you there is no greater power then that of a priesthood blessing In my blessing it said that I would receive a miracle.Little did I know that everyday was a miracle in and of its self. Some doctors tried to help me, but eventually they didn't know what to do anymore and sent me to someone else. After going to many doctors Finally the day came where I had found a doctor who was able to diagnose me. And this time it was for real. He felt so strong and knew that my foot had a very rare nerve disorder. Rsd is what they called it Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) otherwise known as Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), is a nasty nerve disorder that makes the lives of those who have it complete chaos. It causes unbearable pain, like burning and swelling and It effects tons of people, yet no one knows about it. I was so lucky to be diagnosed early. This was a trial of my faith.   A trail of witch I agreed to before I came to earth. And let me tell you it has’t been easy. But there has been a song that I have always kept close to my heart. In it it firmly states”I wont give up and I will be alright I will never give up there is still room to fight.” Every day that goes by I fight harder. I know that the lord is guiding me and giving me strength to fight this struggle. Take a moment to think about any trial you have had to over come in your life. I know that there are so many trials we must face some may be essayer than others. But think about the eternal perspective. We are indeed living in one of the hardest times. is hard trying to struggle through every day and not being able to participate in things I used to do. It is hard attempting to keep a smile on, when many times I wanted to cry instead But those are the times when  I do have to remind my self ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE EASY BUT IT WILL BE WORTH IT IN THE END. Life’s experiences can become building blocks of faith and testimony. These experiences come to us in vastly different ways and at unpredictable times. They can be powerful, spiritual events or small, enlightening moments.For each of us, life is a journey. Heavenly Father designed it for us out of love.. Each of us has unique experiences and characteristics, but our journey began in the same place before we were born into this world.. We knew that life was’t going to be easy yet we came to this earth to prove our love for the savior As the Lord stated to the Prophet Joseph Smith in a reassuring way during one of his most significant trials at Liberty Jail, “All these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good”

 

Some days are harder than others but when I turn to the lord he fills me with hope and faith. The lord will find a way. It will all work out. He has a plan and if we turn to him in our times of great struggle we will indeed be blessed not only in this life but in the life to come. Our return to our Father's eternal realms is His ultimate objective--His work and His glory. It was and is also the essential mission of His Son. It was why Jesus Christ, who created our world and our whole universe, took a mortal body, endured temptation, ridicule, and an ignominious death to become our Savior, our Redeemer, and our advocate with the Father.

 

Look at me. I am a walking miracle. I'm walking. I promise you he is there. Even in our hardest moment he doesn't leave our side. He loves us so much and wants us to return to him. Don’t give up. I know that I continue to fight. Each day I am trying to become all I can. I know that I can overcome whatever is set before me. Though the love of my family, friends and the wonderful members of this ward. Together we can overcome our trials. I hope and pray that I inspire someone out there who is maybe struggling with something also.. whatever it may be. Remember its gonna be worth it. The lord continually said it will all work out. Continue to pray and do the thing in witch are pleasing to the lord. I promise you that through faith in our savior anything is possible.