Forgiveness

I have never had to deal with forgiveness on a large scale in my life.  Mostly smaller forms of forgiveness and sometimes the hardest form of forgiveness for me is forgiving myself.  I think that is sometimes how it works until we really understand our value and the love that our Savior has for us.  The latest Mormon Message really hit home - for so many reasons but mainly because it caused me to reflect and ask myself if I could be that strong.  I know I couldn't do it alone but after all the only reason we are ever truly alone is if we choose it.  I know that as long as I live my life the way I should I will never be alone no matter the trials that come my way.  The Savior is always there to guide and direct my life if I let him in.   I am fervently knocking on wood right now that I won't have to learn a lesson on forgiveness the way this father did.  Instead I hope and pray I learn from his example to love, learn and grow.   Warning - grab a Kleenex because it is a tear jerker.