Kolby gave her talk on Sunday and it was very heart felt and touching. I wanted to share a few of her comments that really touched me and reconfirmed to me how strong and faithful Kolby is to her Heavenly Father and her outlook on her trial.
A man was mountain climbing when he accidentally stumbled and fell over the edge of a cliff. He grabbed onto a tiny tree branch and hung there in midair.
He has never been a praying man…but now he was frightened, and he looked up to heaven and called out…Is anybody up there?
A peaceful voice came to him “Yes, my son. Let go of the branch, and I will save you.”
The man paused for a long moment, then asked, “Uh…is anyone else up there?”
God does not always perform miracles when we ask for them. He knows everything and will only allow miracles to happen when they are best for us.
For the last few months my faith has really been tested. As all of you know I was diagnosed with cancer only 4 months ago. I have to admit that when I first heard those words that I had cancer I was very scared. I was scared what that meant. I did not want to have cancer. I didn’t want to be sick. I was afraid of what was going to happen to me.
At first I didn’t understand why if Heavenly Father loved me so much…then why did he let this happen to me. I have always done what is right. I have kept his commandments, I went to church, I read my scriptures, and I said my prayers.
But then as I exercised my faith, my whole outlook began to change. I had faith that the doctors knew what the right treatment would be for me…so I exercised my faith by taking the medication and doing what they said. I had faith in the priesthood blessing I received…so I did all of the things I could to show the lord that I still had my faith. I didn’t give up like Laman & Lemuel. I fought on through my trial just like Nephi did. It has been hard…but I have not given up. I have remained faithful to the Lord.
One of the miracles that happened is that for now I am winning the battle with cancer. The other miracle that happened…is the one in my heart. It is the miracle that now I think I have the kind of faith it would take to handle any challenge, any trial, or any difficulty that would come along in my life.
I learned that in my life…I had to let go of that small branch over the edge of the cliff…and trust that my Heavenly Father will catch me.
Kolby's tearful testimony of her faith is such a strength to all of us. We are so thankful for her sweet spirit and strong will to stay positive and faithful.
Kolby is feeling pretty good. She takes lots of naps, but in between sleeping, she is going to school, and hanging out with family. She tries to hang out with friends whenever she can, and when she does....we absolutely love it.
Kolby, thank you for your sweet and strong testimony. You have touched so many lives, and we are so blessed to have you in our lives.
A man was mountain climbing when he accidentally stumbled and fell over the edge of a cliff. He grabbed onto a tiny tree branch and hung there in midair.
He has never been a praying man…but now he was frightened, and he looked up to heaven and called out…Is anybody up there?
A peaceful voice came to him “Yes, my son. Let go of the branch, and I will save you.”
The man paused for a long moment, then asked, “Uh…is anyone else up there?”
God does not always perform miracles when we ask for them. He knows everything and will only allow miracles to happen when they are best for us.
For the last few months my faith has really been tested. As all of you know I was diagnosed with cancer only 4 months ago. I have to admit that when I first heard those words that I had cancer I was very scared. I was scared what that meant. I did not want to have cancer. I didn’t want to be sick. I was afraid of what was going to happen to me.
At first I didn’t understand why if Heavenly Father loved me so much…then why did he let this happen to me. I have always done what is right. I have kept his commandments, I went to church, I read my scriptures, and I said my prayers.
But then as I exercised my faith, my whole outlook began to change. I had faith that the doctors knew what the right treatment would be for me…so I exercised my faith by taking the medication and doing what they said. I had faith in the priesthood blessing I received…so I did all of the things I could to show the lord that I still had my faith. I didn’t give up like Laman & Lemuel. I fought on through my trial just like Nephi did. It has been hard…but I have not given up. I have remained faithful to the Lord.
One of the miracles that happened is that for now I am winning the battle with cancer. The other miracle that happened…is the one in my heart. It is the miracle that now I think I have the kind of faith it would take to handle any challenge, any trial, or any difficulty that would come along in my life.
I learned that in my life…I had to let go of that small branch over the edge of the cliff…and trust that my Heavenly Father will catch me.
Kolby's tearful testimony of her faith is such a strength to all of us. We are so thankful for her sweet spirit and strong will to stay positive and faithful.
Kolby is feeling pretty good. She takes lots of naps, but in between sleeping, she is going to school, and hanging out with family. She tries to hang out with friends whenever she can, and when she does....we absolutely love it.
Kolby, thank you for your sweet and strong testimony. You have touched so many lives, and we are so blessed to have you in our lives.
John, Dana and Kolby -
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You all did an amazing job on Sunday! Your heartfelt comments and experiences touched me as well as many others. Your examples of faith are so genuine that none could deny the powerful spirit that was present in the meeting.
You have strengthened the testimonies of many including my own.
Thank You!
Leah Whipple
I cried again reading this talk. Kolby, I am so proud of the way you have handled all of this. You are someone I greatly look up to and feel grateful to know. Thank you for being such an amazing example of keeping the faith.
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