Glimpses, from Silas

Silas gave me permission to post this from and email he sent me,

"One of the hardest things for me has been not having anyone who understands my pain. I went to work one day in a lot of pain a couple of months ago and tried to make it through the day without moving too much. Someone however had put a flash drive in my computer and my boss asked me to take it out and toss it to him. I foolishly did so and once I tossed it the most excrutiating pain shot through my whole body. My boss just said, "What's wrong with you?"

There were and still are some days that I just don't feel like getting out of bed, but I do. It's tough, but it's mine. I can't just give it away. It's a trial that we have been blessed with to overcome. There are worse things in life than a having to deal with a lot of pain at times. I am greatful for the Atonement which will one day remove this burden from us. For that reason alone I am able to endure the pain and look forward to a happy future."

I agree with Bub, I'm so grateful for the atonement and the knowledge that we have the one day we will be freed of this trial. Thank goodness for the gospel and the knowledge we have, it buoys me up daily.