Never Forget

I love little old ladies. I just do! I don't know why, but for some reason I have always just been drawn to them! They are always so full of love and wisdom, and good laughter! There's something special about little old ladies. 

Yesterday we had the opportunity to talk to one of the sweetest little ol ladies that I have ever met! She just welcomed us right on in and we had a wonderful little chat. 

Throughout our conversation with her I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming of Gods love. Concerns that had been on my mind, or thoughts that I had thought were answered as she shared with us some of her experiences. There was such a sweet spirit in her home, and I know without a doubt that she was an answer to my prayers. 

After our visit I wrote down some of the things she had said that I want to always remember. I hope you enjoy her wisdom as much as I do.

Never Forget

Trust in the Lord, 

There's no reason to fear.

Have faith in sunshine,

your loved ones are near.

Don't dwell on the past,

for a moment too long,

But laugh at mistakes, 

feel Gods love and move on.

And most important of all, 

follow the spirit of truth,

Don't yield to Satan, 

stop doubts in their youth.

Never forget,

whose child you are,

For the King of Kings

loves you exactly as you are.

~Sister Janel A. Lewis

(Inspired by the words and testimony of Imogene Smith) 

I hope we never forget who we are, and who we can become. Never forget you are a daughter or son of a very loving and compassionate Father in Heaven who loves you exactly as you are. I hope we always remember that through our Savior, we have the potential to become like our Father in Heaven, and to return to live with Him again. I know this is a beautiful and most sacred truth. A truth which I hope to never forget. 

Gathering Leaves

Photo Source: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Gathering Leaves

Green, yellow

Orange and brown,

Fall leaves

are falling down.

Leaves that were young

and growing on trees,

Now are old,

and falling in the breeze.

Smoke from a chimney,

is no longer a tease,

But hints at the holiday,

and the cold winter freeze!

We bundle all together, 

happy and full of delight, 

Hot cocoa in hand,

boy is it a sight!

Families together, 

for forever and a day,

Love, life and laughter,

will never fade away.

Love ones have past,

and new babes are born,

And the trials on earth

that hint of a storm

Won't keep us apart,

despite all that we lack,

We'll do our part,

to keep loved ones in tact.

For God's blessed plan 

is Eternal and profound,

Our precious families

are in God's hand.

~Sister Janel Lewis

I absolutely LOVE love LOVE that Families can be together forever! It brings me SO much peace, and really, it makes a lot of sense! It just blows my mind how much our Father in Heaven loves each and every one of us so much- that he blessed us with families! That doesn't mean we have perfect families, but that as we stive to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we have the opportunity to live with our families for forever, even after we die. 

 I hadn't been on my mission for very long before I received news that my grandfather, George Albert Lewis, had passed away at the age of 93. Knowing that I will be with my grandfather again has brought my family a lot of comfort. 

Here's a short 5 minute video that I think captures the spirit of how families can be together forever.  

I testify that we did indeed live together with our Father in Heaven before we came to Earth. There is a purpose to life, and I know without a doubt that our families can be together forever. 

To learn more about how your family can be together forever please visit:

 https://familysearch.org/ 

or

http://mormon.org/beliefs/plan-of-salvation