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Hey there, I’d brought up “the knack” before I took Mary to school, and while I was gone my computer ended up flipping out (power supply issues). So I was looking through your site trying to find it without having to search through my older emails, and ended up reading your “I can do anything” article. I agree completely.. all of us can do anything the Lord wants us to do if we’ll put our heart in his hands and get to work. Even if it takes a long time (as many trials do).

That said, I also truly believe that the Lord expects his people to help each other through hard times. Your article was very positive, but I know I’ve written the same sort of thing in my journal in times when I ended up needing that faith most. I’m not sure what’s happening in your life, but if there’s anything you and Jamie ever need from us I hope we can help. But no matter what, keep the faith — the world needs more testimonies like yours. Thanks for the inspiring article!

Velda

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Velda,

You are an awesome friend. Thank you for your offer of help. It is comforting to know that we have friends like you and your family for times when we may need some help.

What is going on in my life right now is that I am taking my faith to a whole new level and learning to put my complete trust in my Heavenly Father. There is much good in my life. I have trials but I look at those as blessings as well. So really, nothing in life could ever be bad for me, because I choose to see everything as good.

I agree that Heavenly Father expects us to help each other. My article did not really address that, but I whole heartedly believe that even though we can do everything our father expects, that does not mean that we cannot offer and accept help from others. If we all made our own way to heaven without any thought for the well being of others then what would be the point of getting to heaven.

I think heaven is where you are happiest and I am happiest with my family and friends. So there is no sense in dying when I have heaven right here. The Spirit World just holds all of my family and friends who have finished their test already and are waiting for those of us who are still taking ours. The great thing about this testing center (called “Life”) is that while we we are not allowed to bring in any tools with us other than our own personality, the test is an open teacher test. In other words, Heavenly Father sent us to the testing center to take the test, but he gave us a direct line communication devices from ourselves to Him. We can ask him questions and even get help on any part of the test. How amazing is that?

My Heavenly Father is awesome. I love Him so much. I see how much he loves me in every aspect of my life and it is hard to fully comprehend that love.

Thanks for sharing.