https://ldsblogs.com/33583/just-lunch Wed, 22 Jun 2016 18:56:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://ldsblogs.com/33583/just-lunch#comment-546832 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 18:56:40 +0000 http://en.elds.org/ldsblogs-com/?p=33583#comment-546832 Susan,
I am so sorry! I am learning that we truly come to know our Savior in the darkest parts of our lives. I hope that you know that you are His and I am so grateful that you had CJ there for you–how blessed we are when we have a true friend to love us and nurture us in our darkest struggles.
Now you will be able to truly empathize and be that kind of friend for someone else when you see them dealing with life’s difficulties. Please know you are cared for–even though I may never meet you, I hope that your life has joys and blessings in store! May God bless and keep you, Emlee Taylor

]]> https://ldsblogs.com/33583/just-lunch#comment-546779 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:39:39 +0000 http://en.elds.org/ldsblogs-com/?p=33583#comment-546779 Back in 1/2001 I had to have emergency major surgery. My husband of 18 years believed that the grass was greener on the other side of the fence had left me. My middle daughter (17) was living with him, my oldest daughter (18) is epileptic and my son (16) both were living with me. My best friend CJ was willing to take my children in. My son decided to stay with his Aunt, my daughter stayed with CJ. I had no one to take care of me after the surgery so I had to stay in a convalescent home for about a week or so. CJ taking care of my daughter was to me the pure love of Christ.

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