There has been so much going on, so many friends & family have so much they are dealing with, I am just totally drained mentally and emotionally.  It breaks my heart to hear so many who are hurting so deeply.  All this extra load I have been carrying has really taken a toll on me.  But at the same time in some cases I feel good, because I see changes being made for the better and that gives me just enough peace that it is comforting.  

When I was growing up, I used to think the problems we would have in the "last days" would be more like physical abuse, as when the brothers and sister suffered in concentration camps.  I didn't even know what mental illness was.  I have to say this is far harder than what I thought it would be.  On top of it, it seemed only the very elderly were ever sick, now it is rare to find someone who has stable health.  

So when I saw this pic of the road sign... granted it isn't a real sign, but it doesn't matter.  Here this sign is in the middle of a barren wasteland, "the world".  It shows something grand is just up ahead.  It just comforted me.  I think as we travel to the up coming district convention I will image that sign over and over again.  

I just can't say it enough, I LOVE ATTENDING THE DISTRICT CONVENTIONS!!!!!  It so feels like what paradise will be like. I just never want to leave.  I have to thank my Heavenly Father every day for providing us with such a generous gift.