Tender Mercies Continued.

Sometimes, the Lord knows what we need more than we do. He allows people to come into our lives, and situations to happen to us, not always by our doing, to help bless our lives. Even when we don't always know thats the reason. I remember when I was 18, going through a rough time (one of many) in my life, feeling alone in my health struggles--as if no one truly understood PAIN. That is when I met, Ladawn. :) I had no idea our meeting would turn into the friendship and experiences that it has today. One girls night, turned into a forever friend. As we sat and talked late into the night, after all the other girls left, I realized I had met someone who truly understood a lifetime of physical and emotional pain. Someone who could not only sympathize, but empathize with me. As fun nights turned into many conversations...and after practically begging her-- I then moved in with the lovely Ladawn Park. Again, not having any idea as to what would transpire from this. We grew, had many many strange, fun, spiritual, life changing experiences together. What once was a fun "get to know you night", turned into something that changed my life forever. The Lord knew, we needed to meet. The lord knew, we would have understanding in our special friendship, the Lord knew we would have amazing experiences together that not only shaped and changed our lives, but several others as well. Its truly amazing how one small, what seems to be insignificant thing, turns into something life altering. Im grateful for my understanding of how truly amazing and awe inspiring our Savior is. He knows us, what we need, and the bigger picture--so much better than we do. we must trust in that, and in him.
-Ashley