I think it is probably safe to assume that we have all had a taste of shattered dreams. As a young girl I developed an image in my mind of a fairy tale life that I expected to be mine. I dreamed of the handsome prince, the mansion, the dozens of obedient and well mannered children, financial stability, perfect health and longevity with my handsome prince by my side. And then I grew up, moved away from home at the age of seventeen and got my first dose of reality!!! I realized then that I wasn’t even close to being grown up, nor was I prepared for adult life.
Some of my shattered dreams included, the death of my father, abuse with all of its mental and emotional damage, divorce, estrangement from someone close to me, difficult pregnancies, a chronic illness, the passing of three children, struggles with raising teenagers, and the passing of my spouse when I was fifty nine. I am sure this sounds familiar to many. Maybe my shattered dreams are not identical to yours but we all have them….. right?
I can’t say that I handled those trials and hardships patiently. In fact to be perfectly honest I would have to say those things broke me. Just like a broken glass becomes useless and needs to be swept up and discarded, I felt useless as well. I spent a lot of time in deep despair. I allowed those shattered dreams to determine who I was and how happy I would be.
Now that I have given you somewhat of a picture of how shattered dreams affected me, I am so excited to share with you the happy, positive and beautiful part of this post. That begins with having faith and hope in a better world. I have come to know for myself through studying the life and mission of Jesus Christ that because of His Atonement and sacrifice that a better world to come is not only something to hope for or believe in, but it is a reality!!! That gift is offered to all!
I no longer look at shattered dreams as ‘Broken’ at all! The picture above perfectly depicts the image in my mind. If we could only see the beauty and color that comes from those tiny shards of glass as they glisten in the sunlight, OR if we could only see the end result of the growth that our trials can bring, we would be able to bare them more patiently.
I am truly grateful for the growth that my ‘shattered dreams’ have brought me. I know that I am now in a much better place in my personal development. This life is a test. It is not meant to be easy. Our Father in Heaven has faith that His children will pass the test of mortality and return to live in His presence. Eternal life will indeed be a better world!
If you can only hope for now, that is enough. Jesus Christ is there to carry you and support you in your trials until the perfect day!!!
YOU CAN MAKE IT! DON’T GIVE UP!
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