MLH.

I truly have come to believe that

everything happens for a reason.

God puts specific people into our lives

each & every day.

Some teach us about love.

Some teach us about sacrifice.

Some teach us about service.

Some teach us about the light of Christ.

They bring Him into our lives.

That was & is my friend, Madeline.

This Valentine's Day marks 10 years

since she embarked on a new, grande adventure.

She had done just what her Father in Heaven needed her to do 

{here on earth}

and He was ready for her help in Heaven.

Madeline was a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

She taught me more about His love

than possibly anyone else I know.

She radiated with His light and she shared it with all she knew.

Her light and her example saved me countless times.

She saved me from selfishness.

She saved me from regret.

She saved me from heartache.

She was my angel.

For her, I am forever grateful.

I know that my Heavenly Father blessed me 

with her influence in my life.

I have learned time and time again, 

that there really are no coincidences.

God has a plan specific to each one of us.

Each of our paths cross for a reason.

I am a missionary 

for the 

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

I have a purpose.

The Lord expects me as His servant to bring His light into the lives of others.

I hope and pray every day that I may share of His light and His love.

I know that God lives.

I know that our Savior, Jesus Christ, gave His life for us.

I know that His Atonement is infinite and real.

I know that His love is all encompassing.

I also know, that I will see my Madeline again.

I rejoice in that knowledge 

and in the peace that the Savior brings me.

I know that we have a Father in Heaven,

who loves us,

and is mindful of each and every one of us.

Let Him teach you.

Let Him love you.

Let Him show you the way.

Follow His light and never let it go.

xoxo,