I love Elder Holland's description of Adam and Eve's experience of stepping into mortality:
"They knew this telestial world would contain thorns and thistles and troubles of every kind... [And] God knew the challenges they would face, He certainly knew how lonely and troubled they would sometimes feel. So He watched over His mortal family constantly, heard their prayers always, and sent prophets to teach, counsel, and guide them. But in times of special need, He sent angels, divine messengers, to bless His children, reassure them that heaven was always very close and that His help was always very near."
I can't seem to get that out of my mind. Elder Holland continues, "Seen or unseen they are always near."
They are always near. My heart is full of gratitude for the many tender mercies I've received when I haven't been left "lonely and troubled." I have been sustained by angels, seen and unseen.
"Indeed heaven never seems closer than when we see the love of God manifested in the kindness and devotion of people so good and so pure that angelic is the only word that comes to mind."
It blows my mind the many MANY times a friendly hug, a sincere greeting, a look of concern, a check-up call, a small note, words of encouragement, a quick email, a simple act of kindness, a long talk, an expression of love and hope, or just a simple post on this blog has been a tool of the Lord, and the giver-an angel. I don't have words to express the deep gratitude for the divine help I've received from both sides of the veil.
I add my own witness to Elder Holland's, "I testify of angels, both the heavenly and mortal kind. In doing so I am testifying that God never leaves us alone, never leaves us unaided in the challenges that we face." I know now I can face challenges to come, both global and personal, both great and small. And even I can act as an emissary for another in need.
"I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left... my Spirit shall be [with you], and mine angels round about you, to bear you up." D&C 84:88
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YOU are an angel.
I had a dream the other night that instead of longboarding down Provo Canyon, we just took a walk, and we were talking, and I woke up, and I felt refreshed.
This was after a particularly hard day, so it was a welcome feeling.
Sorry if that seems weird. :)
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Carls! I found your blog through Katie's. I absolutely love your blog. I miss you, and I miss hearing about your great insights into life. My phone broke and so I don't have your number anymore, so call me sometime! I hope everything is going well. I also find it so amazing that we have angels helping us in times of special need. It's a comforting feeling, we really are never alone.
Carlee:
You are my angel and hearts do heal. That is one of the reasons Heavenly Father gives us lots of time. I love you. Have a great day!!
Mom
Absolutely my favorite talk by far!
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