In one of the bedrooms at Cove Fort is an interesting quilt. I like to tell a story about this quilt that I think applies to each one of us in our lives.
It seems that a family decided to make a beautiful red and white quilt for their bed. As winter was approaching, they knew that they would need the quilt to stay warm during the harsh winter weather. They started with a plan. They would make it red and white with some beautiful squares that they cut out. As they proceeded, everything was going very well until they were about 2/3 finished with the quilt and they discovered that they had run out of red material. There were no stores near by where they could buy more red material. They had a dilemma. Do they finish the quilt with different material or do they just give up? There was really no question as to what they would do. They needed a quilt, so they used the material available and finished the quilt.
The quilt was unique and looked different from what they originally planned, but it was warm and cozy and really did the job of keeping them warm.
This is much like our lives. We plan to do certain things, to study certain subjects in college, or to pursue a certain career. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and things do not work out as we planned. Does this mean that we have failed. Of course not.
When I was in college, I planned to be a successful businessman. I wanted to eventually own my own business. At that time, there was a war going on and I had to choose to join the military or be drafted into the military. I chose to join the Air Force ROTC, become an officer and pilot. It changed my whole career path. I never envisioned flying as a career, but that is what happened. Do I regret it? Never, it was not my original plan, but it worked out well and I am grateful for my life.
Alma, the prophet while talking to one of his sons said, "I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up a the last day." What he did not say is that if you trust in God, you will not have any trials, or troubles, or afflictions. We all have our fair share of those. If we trust in God and press forward with steadfastness, things will work out. Do not give up. Do not ever give up.
Please children and grandchildren, you cannot fail if you do not give up.
Remember the quilt!
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