An Amazing Angel

Do you ever feel like you know someone even though you have never met? I have recently encountered this experience thanks to the amazing world of the Internet and blogs. I 'met' this amazing girl and her family by reading this post on the theredheadedhostess.com blog. (Great blog written by a seminary teacher to help with scripture study, etc.) I was overwhelmed by this young girl's faith she has had her entire life even when faced with extreme trials. I found myself wishing I had been more like her when I was younger, and heck, who am I kidding? I wish I was more like her now at my age. I hope and am striving to teach my young girls to grow up to be like Alissa. To have such faith in our Heavenly Father and our Savior that the trials of this life only draw you closer to Them and our Heavenly home. Her parents started this blog for their most recent trial, Alissa's brain tumor. After reading their posts I have no wonder why this girl is the way she is...her parents live their lives with the same Faith and love for Heavenly Father and Jesus. I find myself checking their blog multiple times daily hoping for updates because they strengthen my testimony each time I read their blog. I rejoice in their small miracles and found myself shedding tears today reading their post on preparing to let go. Here are people facing any parent's greatest fear, and I'm sure their hearts are breaking, but they get it, they truly understand our Heavenly Father's plan so they are at peace. What an example these people I have never met have been to me!! I wish I could have known Alissa and could meet her parents.  They are truly Angels here on Earth.  I know Alissa's mission will continue on the other side and I have hope that I can one day meet her, and thank her there.  If you have a few minutes, go read their blog.  I promise you will be grateful you did!