Overwhelmed...

Between the beautiful Christmas hymns at church today and then hearing that the actress Brittany Murphy died today at age 32 just 5 days before Christmas. It's so sad. It's sad for those she left behind that loved her so and for her dreams unrealized. I've been listening and reading lyrics to some hymns this afternoon/evening and just became overwhelmed. I feel so sad for those that don't have the Gospel, and most especially for those who don't know the love of God in their lives. How lonely it must be. This life can seem so cold and cruel at times. Only through the light of Christ have I been able to make it through. I am so grateful. I know that my redeemer lives. I know that I am truly a Child of God. A Child of GOD!!! As are you. A perfectly imperfect being with royalty in our blood and bones. I know that my brother and Savior was born onto this earth and that he chose to die for each of us. I know that the true church of Christ has been restored to this earth. We are so blessed to have the keys of the Holy Priesthood and a true and living Prophet to lead and guide us. I am so grateful for mercy, for kindness, for charity. I am so grateful for a new day and another much needed chance to improve. I'm grateful for the atonement, that I can repent and repent and repent for all my sins. I am grateful for my family, my friends, and for God-fearing strangers who live kindly.

I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS...

 and I am GRATEFUL.