At the time I was going through my trials, I didn't think I could continue on. I didn't know that this was Heavenly Father's test for me. I know it was the trial of my faith--faith I really didn't have to begin with.

But it's through that adversity that I came to know of Heavenly Father's love for me. Adversity brings us to our knees and helps us look in places we never looked before for the help that we need. And the only help we truly need in this existence on earth is the help of the Lord. And I know that by following His example, our lives can be rich and full and that we'll have blessings on earth, as well as eternal blessings in heaven.

Sandy and her family live outside Atlanta, Georgia. She was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in December 2002.