THE CLIMB

After every storm in our lives, there is always a rainbow...

As I've been able to look back and ponder over the past years, I'm amazed at how the Lord works in our lives.  He has helped me climb many mountains and see the beauty in my life at each step of the way.  Sometimes it's been harder to see, but He's been there and I know that He will always be!  He's helped us through so much heartache and struggles, but it's in those moments when it hurts the most that's when we also grow the most.  I've had to learn to trust in Him and in His timing and know that things will be okay.  

 I've found that every time I read my scriptures, I learn something knew even though I've read them countless times before. He is constantly teaching me and truly reaching down as I'm reaching up to Him.  I've seen those tender mercies the Lord promises us as He's been able to work through others.  How blessed we are and how grateful I am for all those who've listened to those promptings and come to our aide even though they might not realize how much of an answer to prayer they were.  I know the Lord has something great in store for us and my little family and hope that I can hear and respond to the times when He needs me as His hands to help someone else.  I know "where much is given, much is required." and I have much to give.  

So today, I am grateful for the climb that I've been able to make and am now looking out and see what beautiful blessings and view I have right now, but the climb is far from over.  I'm reminded of a song that I've heard the last few years and it helps me keep perspective on my progress and my attitude.  May we all keep moving up and enjoying the climb through each day no matter the struggle because in the end, what a view we will have!  Here are the words:

"The Climb"
(by Miley Cyrus)

I can almost see it.
That dream I'm dreaming, but
There's a voice inside my head saying
You'll never reach it
Every step I'm takin'
Every move I make
Feels lost with no direction,
My faith is shakin'
But I gotta keep tryin'
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down, but
No I'm not breaking
I may not know it, but
These are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most
I've just gotta keep goin', and
I gotta be strong
Just keep pushing on, cause

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
It's the climb

Keep on movin'
Keep climbin'
Keep the faith baby
It's all about, it's all about
The climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith...