Slacker....

Hey guys! So I haven't written in a long time. I wish I had a good excuse, but I don't. I cant tell you how many times I have sat down and wanted to write about everything, but every time I do I cry. I guess the thing I have learned these last couple months is that life is hard. Like really hard. And I can not do it all by myself. I actually wrote a song about it.... I will share it in my next post!(:

So I am back to posting every Sunday! Hooray! I got this. And I think Im out of my rough patch!

I feel bad, because someone hurt me. And since then Ive pushed people away. This person was my best friend in the WHOLE world. I would tell them everything. I loved them more than any of my other friends. But this person hurt me. How? Well they ignored me. And I was SO confused. Im not going to go into detail, but they basically walked away from our totally AMAZING friendship. I tried to find out why, but im afraid I will never know! Maybe they have a way awesome excuse! I don't know! But Im going to assume the best! WOO.

Okay Raccoon. Lets be honest. You were a total mess.

Fine. I was. I was a sobbing creature who I thought this was the end of the world. I assumed the worse and I pushed all my friends away from me. Yeah... Im human... or Raccoon....(; And yes. I still think about this wonderful person everyday, but it gets easier. I don't focus on them leaving me. I focus on our great memories! And I will admit, sometimes I find myself smiling randomly throughout the day having flashbacks of the fun we had. Its SO hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember. But it gets easier. I promise.


But Im happy now! How? Through the atonement. Let me explain.

In Seminary a couple weeks ago we were memorizing scripture....

Alma 7:11-13

" 11 And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.

 12 And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.

 13 Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me."

 

So Not only is the atonement for our sins and mistakes, but it is for PAINS and AFFLICTIONS. DUDE. I have never realized that! The atonement is for anytime we feel hurt.

 

I think that is what got me through. Jesus Christ felt the pain I felt. He suffered for me. For everyone. I could not have gotten through this alone.

I am so blessed that I have this knowledge of the atonement. And Yes, it has been a rough couple months. But because of the atonement I can get through anything. I can overcome any challenge pushed my way.

I know this isn't my normal fun, happy post, but I needed to share the truth and the realness of the atonement. It is real. And I challenge you to find for yourself your own testimony of the atonement.

Guys. I am happier than ever. Really. God is so good. He has blessed me so much. You are loved. I will get back on posting more. (:

- See ya Later Raccoon