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diff --git a/src/md/21_A_Date_with_Eternity.md b/src/md/21_A_Date_with_Eternity.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1b3490f..0000000 --- a/src/md/21_A_Date_with_Eternity.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,47 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: A Date with Eternity ---- - -I was in my junior year of the engineering program at Brigham Young -University when my student ward decided to organize a climb to the top -of Mount Timpanogos near Provo, Utah. It was in the spring of 1978. The -snow was gone from the mountain, but the weather was still a little -unpredictable. Our group of hardy adventurers was composed of fellow -students, most of whom were good friends. We set out one fine evening -and took our sleeping bags with us to the trail head at the base of the -mountain. We planned to sleep under the stars and arise at about 4am to -get an early start up the mountain. - -Lori and I were seriously dating at the time, but we were not yet -engaged to be married. We both looked forward to sharing the experience -of climbing the mountain together. The trail was not extremely rugged, -but the distance to the peak was considerable, at about 7 miles. When -4am arrived, we all embarked together, anxious to meet the challenge of -conquering a worthy mountain peak. - -Until the sun came up, we had to be careful where we placed our feet on -the trail because of the darkness. Soon, however, the sun began to rise -and the beauties of the mountain became visible. The day started -gloriously and appeared to be likely to offer just the right conditions -for a day of hiking. Unfortunately, our luck began to rapidly change. -Before we had arrived at the peak, the clouds began to thicken and it -started to rain. Our group decided to avoid taking any greater risks in -the poor weather and chose to abandon our goal to reach the top of the -mountain. It was a long, cold march in the rain as we trudged back down -the muddy trail. The mood was a bit somber because our lofty goal had -been demolished by the weather. We were all quite soaked by the rain and -thoroughly cold and miserable. - -It was under these rather dismal conditions when an impression began to -form in my mind. This impression would have eternal consequences. I -began to understand how adversity can often reveal a person's true -nature. I observed how Lori reacted to our present unfavorable -circumstances and was quite impressed with how well she held up under -the trial. She looked like a half-drowned cat, but remained cheerful and -determined to stay positive. She didn't utter a single complaint or -allow her mood to turn sour. I realized that her strength of character -would be a valuable trait in an eternal companion. I began to realize -how much I needed this kind of influence in my life. The impression grew -and matured until I asked her to marry me a few months later. That day -on the mountain, I may have lost the contest with nature, but I found my -soul-mate. She has been my main source of joy and comfort ever since. |