As I ponder what to write, many subjects enter my mind. I could write about several things because I believe strongly in many of the laws of life. But one subject particularly sticks out in my mind. May 31st, 2003, I lost my brother in a car accident. My brother means the world to me and I miss him very much. This experience has had a major impact on my life, and has affected who I am today. The day after the accident my father told me something I will never forget. He said, �This will be the hardest thing you will ever have to go through, if you get through this you can get through anything.� I always keep those words in the back of my mind. I genuinely believe what he told me is true. Although I will never get over the death of my brother, dealing with things in the future will be easier. Everyone tells me that they admire my strength, but I used to deny this. I thought to myself, how could I have strength when I feel so terrible. But I finally realized that if I did not have strength, I would not have been able to get through this tragedy. I know in my lifetime I will endure many hardships. They will not be easy, but I know I will be able to get through them. I believe that if God brings you to it, God will bring you through it. Whenever I feel weak, I know I can depend on God. If you look at people who have dealt with tragedies you will find one common quality, which would be their strength. The Bible says, �The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit.� You�ll never know that God is all you need until God is all you have. Some days I do not want to get out of bed, but God gives me the strength to go on with my life. He helps me overcome what I do not think I can face. I do believe that everything happens for a reason. God will make good out of even the worst trials. I have learned to make the most out of what he has given me. If I had never experienced this tragedy, I would not be able to help others, or have the strength and faith that I have today. Now whenever I am having trouble with something and need help, I have a guardian angel with me wherever I go. He gives me a great deal of strength, and I know he will never leave my side. It is a great feeling to know someone is watching over me. Without the strength that God has provided for me, I would not be who I am today. |
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