It feels good to be on the other side

This past weekend was great. Daniel and I met up with his old young mens president when he use to live in Chicago. We met up at the Temple square and had lunch at the top of the Joseph Smith building. We talked about everything. He seemed like a very spritual guy, and he kept telling Daniel how proud he was of him and how he's come a long way. After lunch we went downstairs to say our good byes, and as he was walking away he turned around and called out Daniel and we turned around and he said " It's good to see you on the other side". Well let me tell yall, I cried, and I totally felt the spirit. I guess it's because I knew where i was in my life spiritually.

 In the darkest and lowest times of my life, I felt so alone and unworthy to ask God for help. I didn't know any better and I didn't understand the gospel. So I did what anyone else would do at that moment. I just kept living life,and doing whatever made me happy at the moment. I was blinded by the world, so I couldn't see the bigger picture. It took me a while before I really opened my eyes and see far beyond then what was in front of me.

As I look back at everything that I went through, it totally has made me stronger and it has made me who I am today. I love the way things are in my life today, it's not perfect but it's better than before. My love for the gospel has grown, and my love for the Lord is stronger than ever. So today i'm glad to say that it really does feel good to be on the other side.