I Am So Blessed

I had the opportunity to go to the Draper Temple yesterday with a group of my friends. It was exactly what I needed and I felt slightly ashamed that I hadn't figured that out sooner. As I was sitting in the Celestial Room I looked around me at the people I had gone with and was filled with the Spirit and with so much love. I realized how greatly blessed I have been. Heavenly Father gave me these wonderful people from my ward at a time when I needed them most. They welcomed me with open arms from the moment I first walked into that ward and I believe they will be my eternal friends. They did not run when my emotional baggage came to light, instead they held me tighter. Heavenly Father has also blessed me with friends at work who make facing each day a little easier (and much more entertaining). I honestly don't believe I would be able to do my job if it weren't for the friends I have at work. Heavenly Father has blessed me with longtime friends. I have friends who I have known for over 10 years who still enjoy spending time with me. They know me probably better than I know myself. I have friends who have accepted me into their family, and by so doing have become family, with no hesitation; who have allowed me to become "Aunt Sar" or "Auntie Sarah." Names that mean more to me than I ever thought they would. I have been given family members who are also considered best friends. People who I know will always be there when no one else is on my "Okay List."
At a time in my life when everything feels so uncertain and often very lonely I have been blessed with friends who love me for me and help me become a better person. It is comforting for me to know that while I have become aware, within the last month, that I face some major decisions and some gigantic scary steps I have not been asked to do it alone. Heavenly Father has filled my life with friends.