Pushing Through

There are times in our lives when we can look back at a moment of difficulty and see how we had a choice to be strong in that moment or drop everything and run. Just as President Holland spoke about his difficulties as a father with a broken down car, I too was able to see myself in his spot. When I lost 3 houses and a piece of land years ago, all in foreclosure, I was terrified. When all about me were declaring bankruptcy, I chose to keep paying my creditors. It was a really tough decision. My family has not liked the pressure it put on us. This is one thing I have learned by looking back; one's word means nothing if it is not backed up by actions.

When I promised to make payments in return for lending me money, I meant it. So even though it was difficult to pay credit cards that were maxed out and still put food on the table, I did it. My wife is a stay home mom. She also suffered during those years. This year, I finally paid off the credit card, after paying on it for 7 years. I don't plan on going back. 

This week, we learned about "sticking with it." Or at least, that's the lesson I got out of it. If we can set our eyes on a goal and keep our passion, we're able to accomplish amazing things. I feel like my family is all the better for the decisions I have made, even though it was really tough going through them. This does not mean I am immune from problems right now. I still have issues I'm plowing through at the moment. I know, though, that because I was able to get through the hard times before, I can get through these times now. It is a matter of perseverance. I will prevail!