The hardest thing I have experienced in my life was the sudden death of a person very close to me. My friend/previous boyfriend was killed in an accident in the fall of 2014. His sudden death was harder for me than words can describe. His death shattered our dreams together, took away my best friend, and left me devastated. Losing someone so dear to me put me in a position where my faith was really tried for the first time in my life.
The way I was able to overcome the shock and grief of his death was by strengthening my testimony. At first my faith felt very weak; fear and doubts overwhelmed me. However, a strong answer to a prayer, shortly after the accident, reaffirmed that God was there and aware of me. I knew that I could cope with my loss and get through this time only if I had God's help. I acted on the promptings of the Spirit to dedicate my time to God by serving a full-time mission.
Through studying scriptures, conference talks, prayer, and conversations with specific people while on my mission, I've received the help I sought. I've found answers to my questions, comfort, and a confirmation that has helped me to gain peace and understanding of my purpose in life and in God's perfect plan. Although I don't understand everything, through this experience I've gained a deeper understanding of the gospel, and learned to relate to people who have experienced loss.
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