I thought I was tired.. but then

This morning when I woke up at the crack of dawn; which is my norm. I thought to myself " I am so tired" That was going to be my morning post on Facebook as I paroosed the page. Then I came upon a link I had subscribed to about the Willie Martin Handcart company. Growing up as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, I am very familiar with the story but decided to watch the movie posted anyway.
The handcart company were Saints from England who desired to move West to join the Saints in Utah. Unfortunately they left very late in the migrating season and suffered greatly due to poor weather conditions. Their story is inspirational as they were motivated by their faith to keep moving regardless of their dire circumstances. Needless to say after being reminded of their sacrifice I no longer felt tired.
Here I am in a beautiful home, with my wonderful husband, nice cozy temperature in the house, plenty of food in the cub boards. I have nothing to complain about only many things to be grateful for.
I thought how would I have been on that journey, I don't really know the answer. I would hope to say that I would have been brave. It is a journey I was not required to go through, I am grateful though for those who did and did it well as to inspire me and many others to strive do my best.
I have kept a journal since I was a new Mom documenting my life alongside me children's.
I have often wondered why? I remember always hearing from church leaders the importance of journal keeping
If nothing else, write your testimony. Nephi said, “We … write, to persuade our children … to believe in Christ” (2 Ne. 25:23).
So I have made a meager attempt to do so, hoping someday my children will see my willingness to serve the Lord and be the best Wife and Mother I knew how to be. Through the pages I have written I can see the changes I have made in my life for the positive. I have definitely traveled my own journey.
Imagine if these saints who traveled west had not kept a journal, we would never know their story.
I have often been inspired by my own family history as I have written stories down as I sit at my Grandmothers feet as she tells of her family history.
What story am I writing as I live my life? to most of the world at large it won't matter. To my family and close friends I thinks it matters a lot. There are so many people I look up to and admire, that have motivated me to be the person I am trying to be. So even though I will not likely have to push a handcart in my lifetime. I think we all have our handcarts.
Therefore, I would that ye should be steadfast‍ and immovable, always abounding in good works,‍ that Christ, the Lord God Omnipotent, may seal you his, that you may be brought to heaven, that ye may have everlasting salvation and eternal life, through the wisdom, and power, and justice, and mercy of him who created all things, in heaven and in earth, who is God above all” (Mosiah 5:15; emphasis added).
So was I tired this morning? Yes, but that is okay.