Happy Easter

"Brothers and sisters, one of the great consolations of this Easter season is that because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so. His solitary journey brought great company for our little version of that path—the merciful care of our Father in Heaven, the unfailing companionship of this Beloved Son, the consummate gift of the Holy Ghost, angels in heaven, family members on both sides of the veil, prophets and apostles, teachers, leaders, friends. All of these and more have been given as companions for our mortal journey because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the Restoration of His gospel. Trumpeted from the summit of Calvary is the truth that we will never be left alone nor unaided, even if sometimes we may feel that we are. Truly the Redeemer of us all said, 'I will not leave you comfortless. [My Father and] I will come to you.'" -Jeffrey R. Holland

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I feel thankful today not just for the Great Atonement, but especially for the part that promises "the same sociality which exists among us here will exist among us there only it will be coupled with eternal glory, which glory we do not now enjoy (-D&C 130:2)." My connections to others--family, friends, associates--are what makes life not just bearable, but joyful. Thank you for being part of my life and being a conduit of the Savior's love in my life.