As visitors came to see me when I was sick, in bed, my friends would start to talk about their significant experiences, and then they’d interrupt themselves saying, I’m here to listen to you! You don’t want me to do all the talking!
On the contrary! I was so sick of thinking about Multiple Sclerosis, I had learned more than I ever wanted to know! And I was totally bored with my condition!
As long as my visitors shared their stories, I was able to be distracted. I enjoyed listening to all of the experiences others were going through.
It was then that I started to see that just as Deepak Chopra taught, every experience has a purpose. Even though I recognize Deepak’s eternal truth, I believe in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
I’m sure that God could delete all pain and suffering in the blink of an eye. And He has allowed adversity in each person’s life. The trials are different, all for the same purpose. To get us back to Him.
This is one of the first great lessons that I learned on my MS journey. We all have adversity “God allowed trials”. All trials are Personal Growth Opportunities. Our job is to say to the Lord, AS YOU WISH!
I would love to hear your stories; the experiences you’ve had and the lessons you’ve learned.
January 14th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Hi Linda
I’m honored to join your site. I love & appreciate your postive outlook on life even in the face of adversity. I will help you any way I can so we’ll keep in touch
Hugs
Naomi
July 1st, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Hey Linda
I hope all is going well today. I am not sure how I would react with what you have had to go through. I would hope with the same brave positive attitude.
Thanks Linda!
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July 2nd, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Hi Linda,
I wanted to visit today to see how you were and let you know I was thinking about you. Sending you lots of love and support…
July 2nd, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Thanks Lesly! I’m getting ready to post my July 1st update, and unfortunately there’s not a lot of change from last month~ no worries, I’m keeping on keeping on!
July 16th, 2011 at 4:14 am
What an inspiring post! Go on living and focus on the good side of life. Indeed, every experience has a purpose. I hope you’ll get better soon.
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August 16th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
I agree to your post Linda. Everything that is happening to us and every circumstance is a test. A test on what our response be if given that situation. I have read that we are not given trials we cannot handle. That was given to you because God knows you can overcome it. Keep your faith mighty woman of God!
August 17th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Jeff,
Yes, we all have trials! And God does know!
Linda
August 29th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
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August 30th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Grace,
Thank you for visiting my blog! I look forward to getting to know you!
Linda Grace
October 13th, 2011 at 7:29 am
Great post Linda Grace, I agree that the ‘as you wish’ attitude is a good one to take when adversity strikes. I genuinely believe that God has a positive purpose for us all
October 13th, 2011 at 8:47 am
Jessica,
And God really wants us to enjoy life but sometimes it’s hard to believe~ But I do!
Linda
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November 21st, 2011 at 4:39 am
A great motivational article. Thanks for sharing, Linda.
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December 2nd, 2011 at 1:47 pm
God is good everything is just trials in life.We just need to know how to handle it and no matter what happen just enjoy life to the fullest.
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December 6th, 2011 at 12:04 am
Yes Linda, God allows adversity in our lives because He know that we could get pass it. Faith is one key.
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December 11th, 2011 at 3:54 am
Indeed, pain and suffering in this life just make us stronger. They remind us about our being human who can feel pain.
December 25th, 2011 at 3:55 am
I agree with you Linda. God will take away all the pain you are feeling right now. You just have to trust that everything happens for a reason. And I hope you get the reason for every thing that’s happening in your life.
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