Heaven Sent the Sisters

         I got very disheartening news last night, but an unexpected blessing helped me deal with it. I finally gave into temptation and texted Bishop to inquire if my papers had been sent to Salt Lake yet. Bishop texted me last night and advised that my papers had not been sent and at this point we are not sure when they will be submitted. Things are more complicated than they (Bishop/Stake Prez) thought. They have to get further clarification on something (I don’t know what) and he indicated there may be more for me to do before they can submit my papers. Once again, I thought I could see the finish line, but it turned out to be just another mile post. I feel like I am on a roller-coaster and I really want to stop the ride and get off!
         I was so sad when I read that, my heart just broke, but Heavenly Father knew this and sent help. I wanted to call Sister Toone and Sister Clark (my ward’s Sisters) to tell them (I really needed someone to talk to), I had pulled up their number on my phone and then looked at the clock, I was like, they’re probably in an appointment, so I’ll try them later tonight. Not 2 minutes later there is a knock at my door. I open the door and it’s the Sisters. I said, "I'm so glad you're here" then my throat closed and I burst into tears. Sister Toone immediately reached out to give me a hug and stood there hugging me for a few minutes as I sobbed into her shoulder as I told them what had happened. After I got myself back under control, I said I was so surprised to see them (we had just had an appointment 2 days before). They said they just felt like they needed to stop by. The fact that they showed up so soon after I received the sad news, tells me Heavenly Father knew I needed them and was already sending them to me before I even knew I would need them. He loves each of us and is so conscious of our needs!
         Sometimes it is so hard to see His hand in our lives, but other times all we need to do is open our eyes. He knows the challenges and heartache I am going thru as I work to be able to join His church once more. He cannot take away the challenges but is there to help me face them.