Why do bad things happen?

This is a universal question asked every day. Why do bad things happen? Or Why me?

I read an article on Familyshare.com and felt inspired to share it. http://familyshare.com/how-to-talk-to-your-spouse-about-god-after-a-loss-of-faith?Itemid=631#.UVSluKPpXTo

The article is about a very faithful man being involved in a softball accident, ending up with 3 months of surgery on his eye. He lost his faith because he became angry with God. He didn't understand why this happened to him with all his devotion towards the Lord. Why did God allow this to happen?

We all know that trials and struggles are a huge part of life. Life is a test to prove our worthiness and devotion to our Savior Jesus Christ. I firmly believe that the worst things happen to the best people. I have seen it been done.

My Nana, she was an amazing person and shaped the person I am today. The last months of her life were spent in a hospital due to someone else's ignorance and lack of patience. When she awoke she spent her time watching church videos, or telling me to pray to the Lord so her leg could heal. She was a selfless women, but went through so many trials, in her childhood and time as an adult. I remember her telling me before she was about to pass on, to pray to my Heavenly Father always and never lose faith. That really stuck with me considering everything she was going through. I will always remember that.

My Grandmother Humble is also a great example. She is a strong women because of the trials she faced in life and teaches me to be the same way. I want both their strength, but the hardest part is remembering how when the time comes.

Again, I believe the worst circumstances happen to the best of people in this world. Why? Because God needs them to be leaders. He needs us to lead those who can't find their way. We need to know what's right and wrong and carry on. Even if it's hard, even if you are the one only standing. Wear your trials like medals, treat them like achievements. If we pity ourselves what good does that do? It not only hurts ourselves, but the loved ones around us. It changes who we are for the worse.

I can attest that the trials that I have been through have made me who I am. I am proud of who I am today. I am proud of my life, my decisions and my faith. I took the hard road willingly by getting married at the age of 18 but I wouldn't take it back for anything. Be proud of your trials. Be proud of your accomplishments. Be proud of yourself.