"See" A Good Day #22 - In Trying Times, Just Keep Trying

This Book is so AMAZING.. it is a MUST READ! In Her book Mrs. Merrilee says she would love to hear our experiences. I felt so thankful to her for taking the time to write this book that I wrote her a letter. This book changed my life. Here is some of the letter I wrote her. If you ever get a chance read it.

http://deseretbook.com/Trying-Times-Just-Keep-Merrilee-Browne-Boyack/i/5035866


Dear Mrs. Merrilee,

As I lay in bed recovering from my surgery, your book came to my mind. Over and over I thought about the weekend in Orlando that I went to Time Out for Woman. I’m not a huge book reader, but I decided to glance over the books that they had on display and your book was the winner. Your energy, sense of humor and love for the lord, drew me in. Who knew that book “In trying times, Just keep trying” would give me so much peace. It answered so many questions I have been searching for, and it called out to me on this week.

(I cut out the middle of the letter..)

Which brings me to YOU! As I read your book, my heart was so full, I felt like I was there with you thru your journey. This last surgery really set me back mentally. I was afraid of eating something, that could cause me to have cancer, and your chapter talked about nourishment and how to nourish your body. I realized that I DO have the gospel in my life but I wasn’t REALLY using the tools the Lord has given me. Reading my scriptures, praying regularly not just with the kids, but really praying. Listening to positive music, really nourishing my SOUL. Being positive, loving life. And my biggest struggle for me was feeling like “what was I suppose to learn”. What was I suppose to learn from my daughter dying? What was I suppose to learn from getting cancer? My husband loosing his job, many years of stress and struggle? And then I read your chapter on Choosing to Lean and Grow. Oh I just want to HUG YOU! I’m crying at I type this letter. You will never know really how much, just by you sharing your experience it has given me a whole new light. You have given me a peace that I never knew I could find. You have given me ideas, inspired me and really helped me to understand that I do have a BIG purpose here. My daughter is FINE, GREAT, GOOD; she got the real good end of the deal. She is perfect! Now it is my calling to raise my boys up in the gospel, nourish there souls, body and mind with good things. I have a huge purpose for living and my Heavenly Father sparing my life. I loved how you named off all the lessons learned. Wow, it really is a lot. When I look at it that way, I have learned a lot, touched a lot of people and my Heavenly Father has used me as a tool to help others.

Thank you for being part of my healing, my week of recovery was hard, physically and mentally and I’m still healing.

But mentally you have given me a peace that I’m so grateful for. I’m grateful that Heavenly Father and Jesus used you as a tool to reach out to others. I firmly believe that I have many earthly angels and that my dear friends and loved ones are the way that that lord talks to me. You have been that angel this week. As I wipe away the tears, and I wish I could give you a big hug, I’m ready to step forward and use the knowledge and spiritual energy that I have gained. I have gone back to the basics... I have started my day and ended my day with prayer real prayer. Listened to uplifting music, turned the TV to positive history channels, decorating shows, cooking or not on at all.

It feels good, it feels really good. I could feel your love for our Heavenly Father. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for sharing your journey in this book, it has uplifted me, calmed my thoughts and given me peace.

Alicia White

THIS WAS THE AUTHOR'S RESPONSE TO ME!!!!

I'm so very glad! It was wonderful to hear from you and yes, you've had a BOATLOAD of challenges! THe Lord must have much in store for you!!!
I gotta admit, I know how you're feeling a bit after surgery. I just had my fifth (and hopefully final!) surgery and it kicked my butt. It just hits you physically (again!) and emotionally. I just have to keep learning and relearning that it takes TIME to heal. I'm so impatient with that! I keep asking the Lord, "Can we get going again?" and He keeps answering, "Be still and allow yourself to heal." And that healing needs to take place on the INSIDE as much as the outside. I know I've always told others to allow at least a year or two after trauma to heal inside but heck, I want to be faster!!! :)

So I'm glad that my book could help you during your time of healing.
Your boys are DARLING. What a joy!! So while you're down, read my parenting book! :) HAR!!

Sending giant HUGS to you with all kinds of virtual encouragement along your journey in this mortal life. I can tell you're doing a wonderful job handling all of this mortality adventure. I'm so proud of you for your endurance and faith!!

Great to hear from you!!

Merrilee Boyack
(858) 748-6703