Sometimes

it can be overwhelming

when you hear about

some of the trials that people are going through.

It's hard not to let the thoughts of the burdens

they carry get you down. Almost immobilize you.

You wonder how they do it.

How they keep going.

I truly believe that during difficult times that

God is there and that angels assist.

I've felt it and I've watched it with others.

How else can you explain the

strength,

the resiliency,

the ability to put one foot in front of the other,

even when it seems there is no strength

or hope left?

I love how President Hinckley always spoke so positively: 

“Keep trying.”

“Be believing."

"Be happy."

"Don’t get discouraged."

"Things will work out.”

And, in the end, we know it will all work out.

And along the way, if we don't get bogged down with

helplessness or hopelessness,

and don't become discouraged ourselves,

we can be an instrument in helping to lighten the burdens of others.  

I guess I needed this pep talk to myself today.