Joy

I am so happy!!!
My big news is that I received a message today from a family that I taught on my mission that they were sealed in the temple! A mom, dad, two little girls and a baby boy. I can't even express everything that I feel about that. I am just so happy that they received ALL of the blessings of the gospel. They did it! Of course, they have a whole life left, but I know that the impact it will have on their children is immeasurable.
The best part is that I know I had almost nothing to do with it. God blessed me to be there to witness the miracle of the father's change of heart and commitment, but He had been working with him all the time. This family was prepared. The spirit touched hearts. He was baptized. And now they are sealed for eternity.
Life is hard and full of so many difficulties, but really God wants us to be happy and have the fullness of blessings. He wants us to have joy. And that is what I am feeling right now. :)