THE SEARLES

I just finished up reading Stephanie Neilson's book, Heaven is Here. I can easily say this has been the best book I have ever read. I have followed Stephanies blog since her crash, I LOVE her.... When she writes of times after the crash I remember reading them on the blog, but her book took it to a whole new level for me. Story after story.... I couldnt put the book down. She is an amazing person... An amazing, amazing lady. From her I have learned what type of wife, mother, sibling and friend I want to be. She also strengthend my testimony of the Savior and our Heavenly Fathers love for us.

When I have a bad day or when I feel like life isn't fair. When I am stressed about work or dont have patients for my husband :) I will remember Nie. I will remember what matters most in life.

Usually when I am done with a book I close it and go place it on my bookshelf where it will sit and most times be forgotten about. As I closed this book I didnt want the feelings I had to ever leave me.... I am keeping this book out on our coffee table for a constant reminder, Heaven is Here.

“…and more than any of the lessons of my accident, this is the one I wish I could teach everybody—that our hearts matter most. Your heart matters most, so be gentler and more patient with yourself, and their hearts matter most, too, so be kinder and more compassionate to others. It’s a beautiful heart, not a perfect body, that leads to a beautiful life.”