Alma 28:8

"And this is the account of Ammon and his brethren, their journeyings in the land of Nephi, their sufferings in the land, their sorrows, and their afflictions, and their incomprehensible joy, and the reception and safety of the brethren in the land of Jershon.  And now may the Lord, the Redeemer of all men, bless their souls forever."
Alma 28:8


As it says, this is a scripture that leads into the story of Ammon and the sons of Mosiah in the land of Nephi.  A great story to read if you haven't lately... :)  What I am thinking though, is that this could be the introduction to the story of any of us.  It mentions suffering, sorrow, afflictions... which we all go through more often than we would like.  But then it talks about incomprehensible joy... joy that overloads your brain's ability to understand it.  Have you ever been so completely happy that you couldn't even *think?*  And then, reception and safety.  The thing about the story is that you know that God wouldn't be telling it if there wasn't something to learn.  There *is* a happy ending, despite all the cynicism and doubt in the world.  We just have to go through some of the suffering parts to get to the mind-blowing happiness part. :)  And, it's okay... it's all part of the story.  The fabulous ending wouldn't be as fabulous if the hero didn't have to face the Cyclops or escape the maze.  So, let's keep at it... there is always help nearby.  And may the Lord, the Redeemer of all, bless *your* soul forever. :)