As I have gotten older, my testimony has been tested time and time again. How fortunate I have been that for each new trial that comes my way, my testimony has been just strong enough to help overcome it. And by enduring each trial, I have realized my testimony has strengthened. For this, I am grateful for my trials. And for this, I am grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the truths therein. The truths of the gospel have been a light in my life. They have been the foundation for all my decisions and actions. And this, because I know it is true. I know that God lives. And Jesus Christ lives. And, I know they prepared the gospel, the plan of salvation, to allow for us to live together forever. In happiness and in peace. How grateful I am for this. I know Jesus is my Savior. I know that He walked upon the Earth, a mortal man. And, I know He willingly died and atoned for all the mistakes I would make in this life, that I would have the opportunity to live eternally in God's presence again. This knowledge is dear to me. I rely on it everyday. I think about it every day. How grateful I am that I have this knowledge. I know that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God! And, that through him, this knowledge and all other gospel principles were brought to light again, in these modern days, in their fullness. I know the Church of Jesus Christ or Latter-Day-Saints is the only true church on the face of this earth. And, that in its organization, we can find all the necessary truths that will guide us through the great plan of salvation. I know we are guided by a prophet of God today, Thomas S. Monson. I trust him fully as the mouthpiece of God himself. I know he has been called to give us special instruction in a tumultuous world. I am grateful for him. I will be the first to admit that while these truths exist in my heart, I have fallen short many times. Nevertheless, my testimony has lifted me up from each tumble and carried me over each obstacle along my way. And it will carry me forward through the rest of my life. How lucky I am to have this testimony. In a very difficult world, I am happy. I am happy because of the gospel. I am happy because of the hope it provides. I am happy because of the everlasting love that comes from God and his Son. And, I am ever so grateful.