Christ is the Reason.

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Jeremy Barker.  Cancer.  February 25,  2009
Francisco López.  Cancer.  June 10,  2009


Tommy Moderno.  Suicide.  April 15,  2014


Francisco Garcia.  Cancer.  September 20,  2016



Of death,  loss,  pain and tears we have all had our fair share.  We have lost.  We have sinned.  We have been broken,  beaten,  and brought down to the deepest of despairs.  We have cried.

Oh how we have cried.  

Each year our trials increase in fierceness.  Each year we see the outcome of our actions.  Each year we see The Lord's hand in our lives and each year we face trials anew.

THIS IS US!!!  Trying our hardest to walk tall each day.  Trying our best to move forward and overcome our pain yet sometimes,  all we can do is call our moms and tell them everything that sucks about life.  Sometimes all we can do is receive a hug,  shed a tear,  and move on.  That is where the beauty of this mortal life lies.

We can move on.  

We can progress!  When we fall,  we can stand again.  When we loose someone,  we can feel the assurance of a loving Heavenly Father telling us that all will be well.  I know all will be well because I have a Savior.  One who has paid the price.





I look at My Savior's face and I see His love.  I feel His love when I pray.  When I make a mistake,  even if it is the same one again and again,  I know that I can be forgiven!  Redemption.  Mercy.  Love.  Heavenly Father loves His children.  Jesus Christ is the son of God.  Christ is our brother.  I am eternally indebted to His loving sacrifice.

Jesus Christ is the reason I wake up in the mornings.  
He is the reason I smile.  
He is the reason I can face my challenges.  
He is the reason I want to be better every day.  
He is the reason why I search for truth.  
He is the reason why I love others.  

Christ is the reason.  

He is my reason.

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