Tender Mercies

Twice a year, my church has a "General Conference" which is shown world wide via staelite. In April of 2005, David A. Bednar, one of the speakers for that conference spoke on the tender mercies of the Lord. He said, "... I believe I have come to better understand that the Lord’s tender mercies are the very personal and individualized blessings, strength, protection, assurances, guidance, loving-kindnesses, consolation, support, and spiritual gifts which we receive from and because of and through the Lord Jesus Christ."

(Sunset near Zion National Park)

I know many people have been praying for Zane and I. I know our friends have all been sad and grieved with us over this lost opportunity to be parents. I know our family has also been very saddened by everything that has happened. There is no possible way to express in words the experience we have had.

(Duck Creek)

(Mirror Lake at Duck Creek)

As you know, we took some time as a couple to be together and take a short trip. It was wonderful.

(Bryce Canyon)

To me, there is nothing more healing than to be able to go to nature. The Lord truly has blessed our lives with tender mercies... through the peace we have felt in our home, the thoughts and warm feelings and love we have been expressed through our friends and family... in so many ways, our lives are being truly blessed.

Our hearts have felt immense sorrow this week, this is true. Our hearts have also felt peace, comfort, and even joy. We may not know what is coming around the corner, but every new day brings the dawn of hope - as long as we choose it to be so.

We are well. There is peace in our home and in our hearts. We know the Lord is blessing us with many kind and tender mercies. We are truly grateful for the love that has been expressed, the prayers and thoughts on our behalf... thank you for your love.