Many of you have expressed concern about the treatment I will be receiving. To be honest, I have had concerns of my own. I want to share an experience I had that has brought me peace and I hope it will also bring you peace.
About two weeks before leaving for China (before I realized that the doctors were actually planning to do the stem cell procedure) I received a powerful impression. Into my heart and mind I heard the words, "Trust me." As I thought about what it truly means to trust in the Lord it was as if a huge burden was removed from my shoulders. My cares and concerns were lifted. My outlook on life suddenly became beautiful and simple --as it was when I was a child. I felt love for everyone.
I had felt concerns for my children who I would be leaving for so long. But I could feel the Lord saying, "Trust me."
I had felt concerns over the treatment I would be receiving in China. But I felt the Lord's words, "Trust me."
I will take the Lord at His word! What a simple, beautiful way of living--by trusting fully in the God of this world. All flesh is in His hands. Truly trusting in Him is the only sure way. Worrying and fretting about things will do nothing to improve a situation. But trusting in the Lord means everything!
Before Jason left on his mission I gave him my favorite scripture which is:
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5,6
It's funny, this has been my favorite scripture since high school and yet I feel like I am just beginning to understand it. Truly the Lord is merciful! Truly He loves us! Truly He gives us what we need in the very hour that we need it! And yes, angels are watching over us day by day!
~Sheryl
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Sheryl and Lon
As we listened to conference today, our hearts and minds were continually reminded of both of you and the love of our Savior has for both of you. It is amazing how many lives have been touched and blessed by your sweet spirit and trusting faith. We are surely amazed that the Nurses and Doctors there in China can feel that there is something different and special about the two of you. We love both of you so much and pray for your continued safety. Lon, hang in there- you’re an amazing husband with great strength. One of Celeste’s favorite quotes is “alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” What a great example of that quote the two of you make.
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