Tonight was forced to go to the movie, "17 Miracles". Every single miracle in the movie is a true story, and comes from the Martin/Willie Handcart Companies of the Mormon Pioneers crossing the plains.
As I said, I was forced. I didn't want to go. I'd heard, from others, that you will just cry and cry and cry some more. I didn't want to cry. I didn't want to be shown incredible stories of faith.
I was stubborn, and hardhearted. Boy was I seriously humbled. I needed to reminded of the stories of the pioneers. I needed to be shown incredible stories of faith. I am leaving on a mission in less than 48 hours, and faith is the major component of missionary work. I cried because of my hardheartedness. I cried because I wasn't sure I was able to have that much faith. I cried for the hardships, the trials, the sickness & death, and the pain they felt.
One of the men said, "As I pushed my handcart alone, countless times I turned around to see who was helping me push my cart, and there was no one there." I have felt the Angels of the Lord helping me, and pushing me along through times of trial. The countless times I have felt the warmth and comfort of a hug, from an unknown source.
Do not forget the times of you have been comforted. The times the Spirit has spoken truth to you. For they will always come back to you, during times of other trials. You can work through them. You can overcome every single trial. Keep to the faith, and you will be blessed. Everything happens for a reason, and we are to always learn from each and every experience. For which, we are incredibly blessed.
Monday, August 8, 2011
< 2 days
With less than two days to go... I can't say that I'm really nervous to be heading out on my mission. I'm more excited than ever, and ready to get out of here and start this wonderful journey.
I think I'm just sad that I didn't get to spend much time with friends. Then again, all my friends from high school are all different and we don't have much in common anymore. I suppose you can say we aren't really friends anymore. Boy, I sure miss the good ol' days.
"Once there was a way, to get back homeward,
Once there was a way, to get back home
Sleep pretty darling do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby,
Golden slumbers fill your eyes, smiles awake you when you rise."
-Golden Slumbers
I have decided that other than Yesterday by the Beatles, my next favorite song is In My Life. The words are so poetic, and just lovely. They speak volumes. I love it.
I think I'm just sad that I didn't get to spend much time with friends. Then again, all my friends from high school are all different and we don't have much in common anymore. I suppose you can say we aren't really friends anymore. Boy, I sure miss the good ol' days.
"Once there was a way, to get back homeward,
Once there was a way, to get back home
Sleep pretty darling do not cry, and I will sing a lullaby,
Golden slumbers fill your eyes, smiles awake you when you rise."
-Golden Slumbers
I have decided that other than Yesterday by the Beatles, my next favorite song is In My Life. The words are so poetic, and just lovely. They speak volumes. I love it.
There are places I remember, all my life, though some have changed
Some forever not for better, some have gone and some remain
All these places have their moments, with lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living, in my life, I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers, there is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning, when I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them, in my life I love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them, in my life I love you more, in my life I love you more
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Closer and Closer
TOMORROW happens to be Sunday. Then it is Monday. Then it is Tuesday. Then it is WEDNESDAY!! And I'm off on the best and most exciting adventure of my life. I know a mission is going to be the hardest thing I'll ever do, but I don't care. I am so excited to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ ()!! I only have three more days. THREE! Man, and I thought this summer went by really fast? Well, I thought it was slow, but as I look back, it was extremely fast. It's weird how time flies by like that. Sheesh. Yay!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Time to Relax
Well, today has come and gone. I don't know what happened, or where the time went, but it's gone. It's July 31st, and I am so at ease with everything that has happened.
Last Sunday I was complaining to mom that I had no idea how I was going to write my talk. I didn't know where to start, what to say, and how it should end. I went to bed mulling over in my head what we'd talked about and a few of the options I could talk about. I sat down on my bed with all the materials I wanted to use, my computer, and just started typing. The most amazing thing happened. I just kept typing and typing. I didn't know what time it was, I never looked at the clock. Finally, I finished it, and it was about 3:30 in the morning.
I got up the next morning to tell my parents that I'd finished my talk. They said, "but you were complaining all night, that you didn't know what to say." My mom said now I just have this last week to think about my talk and change things that I thought needed to be changed, since it was a "rough draft". As I thought about it all week, I didn't change much. It just felt right. I changed a few things, some of the wording wasn't quite right. Other than that, it stayed pretty much the same.
As I gave my talk today, everything just felt right. Obviously this wasn't the work of my hand, it was from the Lord. The little blessings the Lord has given me, His tender mercies always come in little ways, and I'm so grateful for them. I absolutely loath writing talks, and I knew if I asked for help, and had faith, the Lord would show His mercy to me, and I would be able to accomplish the direction He wanted me to take. I am so blessed.
Last Sunday I was complaining to mom that I had no idea how I was going to write my talk. I didn't know where to start, what to say, and how it should end. I went to bed mulling over in my head what we'd talked about and a few of the options I could talk about. I sat down on my bed with all the materials I wanted to use, my computer, and just started typing. The most amazing thing happened. I just kept typing and typing. I didn't know what time it was, I never looked at the clock. Finally, I finished it, and it was about 3:30 in the morning.
I got up the next morning to tell my parents that I'd finished my talk. They said, "but you were complaining all night, that you didn't know what to say." My mom said now I just have this last week to think about my talk and change things that I thought needed to be changed, since it was a "rough draft". As I thought about it all week, I didn't change much. It just felt right. I changed a few things, some of the wording wasn't quite right. Other than that, it stayed pretty much the same.
As I gave my talk today, everything just felt right. Obviously this wasn't the work of my hand, it was from the Lord. The little blessings the Lord has given me, His tender mercies always come in little ways, and I'm so grateful for them. I absolutely loath writing talks, and I knew if I asked for help, and had faith, the Lord would show His mercy to me, and I would be able to accomplish the direction He wanted me to take. I am so blessed.
Friday, July 29, 2011
I Love to See the Temple
Today I was privileged to witness a temple marriage. My cousin and his fiancee (now wife) were married in the Jordan River temple. It was awesome and exciting, and just how I want my wedding. In the temple.
Drum roll please.....
I have done 9 sessions in 8 temples! YAY!
Each temple is gorgeous and lovely, and a house of the Lord. I am so thankful I have been taught to live my life worthily so I am able to enter therein. I'm grateful for the blessings that come from serving in the house of the Lord, and I know I am helping someone on the other side. It's a great feeling. :)
Drum roll please.....
I have done 9 sessions in 8 temples! YAY!
Logan
Bountiful
Salt Lake (twice)
Oquirrh Mountain
Draper
Jordan River
Manti
St. George
Each temple is gorgeous and lovely, and a house of the Lord. I am so thankful I have been taught to live my life worthily so I am able to enter therein. I'm grateful for the blessings that come from serving in the house of the Lord, and I know I am helping someone on the other side. It's a great feeling. :)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
I said it Once, but I'll Say it Again
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MISSIONARY WORK!!!
I don't know how many times I can say it, but I'll say it again. I love it. I seriously cannot wait. 21 days and counting, and I will be starting the biggest journey of my life. My addiction to food with seem like nothing in comparison to serving a mission.
I received a letter from the MTC (Missionary Training Center) yesterday, giving me a last minute reminder of the things I need to get accomplished before I go. It gave me a website to go to all about "Preach, My Gospel" and three videos I should watch about teaching the gospel. The testimonies of the people they were teaching in the videos were so real, and so inviting. Words cannot describe the emotions and the spirit I felt. I am so excited to feel that way for the next 18 months.
This is my journey, and nothing will I fear! The Lord, my God, will pilot me, and keep my pathway sure, my help and my guardian, to the journey's end. The Lord is my light, my beacon and guide, my strength and my song. And I will be strong!
I don't know how many times I can say it, but I'll say it again. I love it. I seriously cannot wait. 21 days and counting, and I will be starting the biggest journey of my life. My addiction to food with seem like nothing in comparison to serving a mission.
I received a letter from the MTC (Missionary Training Center) yesterday, giving me a last minute reminder of the things I need to get accomplished before I go. It gave me a website to go to all about "Preach, My Gospel" and three videos I should watch about teaching the gospel. The testimonies of the people they were teaching in the videos were so real, and so inviting. Words cannot describe the emotions and the spirit I felt. I am so excited to feel that way for the next 18 months.
This is my journey, and nothing will I fear! The Lord, my God, will pilot me, and keep my pathway sure, my help and my guardian, to the journey's end. The Lord is my light, my beacon and guide, my strength and my song. And I will be strong!
It's a battle we're fighting. I am ready to pick up my sword and fight for my King.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
The End
It's the end of an Era, the Harry Potter Era that is. There is nothing more coming after this morning at midnight. Harry's story has finished, and the world will continue to read/watch his story.
That is to say.... HARRY POTTER 7 part 2 WAS BRILLIANT!!!! Oh I don't think I can describe the emotions I felt after the credits started rolling this morning. I felt a sense of loss. For heaven's sake, I, and everyone in my generation, grew up with the books and movies. The actors who portrayed the characters in the books, yes, they might have spent half their lives making this movies(Dan, Emma, and Rupert). But we feel as if we know them a lot better. I have no idea if that makes any sense, but it does in my head. haha
With that said, I cried. When you all get to Snape's story... You'll cry too. It makes you love him all that much more, or.. If you never liked him in the beginning, feel sympathy for the great man that he is.
That is to say.... HARRY POTTER 7 part 2 WAS BRILLIANT!!!! Oh I don't think I can describe the emotions I felt after the credits started rolling this morning. I felt a sense of loss. For heaven's sake, I, and everyone in my generation, grew up with the books and movies. The actors who portrayed the characters in the books, yes, they might have spent half their lives making this movies(Dan, Emma, and Rupert). But we feel as if we know them a lot better. I have no idea if that makes any sense, but it does in my head. haha
With that said, I cried. When you all get to Snape's story... You'll cry too. It makes you love him all that much more, or.. If you never liked him in the beginning, feel sympathy for the great man that he is.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
M.a.n.t.i. T.e.m.p.l.e.
Today my mom and I went to the Manti Temple.
OH HOW I LOVE THAT TEMPLE!!!! Well, I love every single temple, but this time, oh it is simply gorgeous. I have more respect for every Pioneer who put their blood, sweat, and tears into building the Logan, Salt Lake, Manti, and St. George temples. The structures, the architecture, everything about them.
Temples are a wonderful, and the Spirit of the Lord is always there. Go to the temple, and go often. I learn so much, about myself and this gospel. Doing service for those who have died is a special feeling. Go.
OH HOW I LOVE THAT TEMPLE!!!! Well, I love every single temple, but this time, oh it is simply gorgeous. I have more respect for every Pioneer who put their blood, sweat, and tears into building the Logan, Salt Lake, Manti, and St. George temples. The structures, the architecture, everything about them.
Temples are a wonderful, and the Spirit of the Lord is always there. Go to the temple, and go often. I learn so much, about myself and this gospel. Doing service for those who have died is a special feeling. Go.
Monday, July 11, 2011
In Love
"All I know is that I'm scandalously in love with you." -- Anne Shirley
SO! I have been watching Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story.
AND I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF ANNE AND GILBERT!!! They have the perfect love story. I hope I can find my own Gilbert Blythe. Every girls needs/deserves one.
He's perfect. :)
SO! I have been watching Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, and Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story.
AND I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF ANNE AND GILBERT!!! They have the perfect love story. I hope I can find my own Gilbert Blythe. Every girls needs/deserves one.
He's perfect. :)
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave!
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream:
Tis the star-spangled banner: O, long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Flag draped from the roof of the Pentagon
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
A home and a country should leave us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
O, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand,
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust"
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream:
Tis the star-spangled banner: O, long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Flag draped from the roof of the Pentagon
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion
A home and a country should leave us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
O, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand,
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust"
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
21 Isn't So Different
Yeah... It's my birthday. Happy birthday to me!
You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too, yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Dance
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Dance
You say it's your birthday
Well it's my birthday too, yeah
You say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.
You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too, yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Dance
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (Birthday)
I would like you to dance (Birthday)
Dance
You say it's your birthday
Well it's my birthday too, yeah
You say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Movies To Watch
So there are a list of movies I need to watch before I leave on my mission.
The Lord of the Rings (all three)
Indiana Jones (all four)
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Avonlea
Star Wars (4, 5, and 6 only)
Back to the Future (all three)
Help!
A Hard Day's Night
The Lord of the Rings (all three)
Indiana Jones (all four)
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Avonlea
Star Wars (4, 5, and 6 only)
Back to the Future (all three)
Help!
A Hard Day's Night
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Today Is....!?
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!
I have the greatest dad. Just saying...
Well, it's true! Right now, he is laying on the floor taking a nap. He's snoring.
Oh well... Just look how stinkin' cute he is. :) Love you Daddy, Happy Father's Day!
I have the greatest dad. Just saying...
Well, it's true! Right now, he is laying on the floor taking a nap. He's snoring.
Oh well... Just look how stinkin' cute he is. :) Love you Daddy, Happy Father's Day!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Birthday Boy
YOU SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!
It's my birthday too, yeah!
You say it's your birthday,
we're gonna have a good time.
I'm glad it's your birthday,
happy birthday to you!!
Happy Birthday Sir Paul!! 69 and still going strong!
It's my birthday too, yeah!
You say it's your birthday,
we're gonna have a good time.
I'm glad it's your birthday,
happy birthday to you!!
Happy Birthday Sir Paul!! 69 and still going strong!
Monday, June 13, 2011
"It Was 46 Years Ago Today..."
Well, actually tomorrow, but while I'm thinking about it, I'm going to write about it.
My most unbelievably favorite song, "Yesterday" by The Beatles was recorded 46 years ago today. (tomorrow). June 14, 1965. Oh how I love, Love, LOVE this song.
Greatest song ever written. It has been said that this song has been covered over 3,000 times by that many artists. A record that will never be broken. THAT, my friends, is good music.
My most unbelievably favorite song, "Yesterday" by The Beatles was recorded 46 years ago today. (tomorrow). June 14, 1965. Oh how I love, Love, LOVE this song.
Yesterday,
All my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
Suddenly,
I'm not half the man I use to be.
There's a shadow hanging over me,
Oh, yesterday came suddenly.
Why she
Had to go I don't know, she wouldn't say
I said, something wrong, now I long for yesterday
Yesterday,
Love was such an easy game to play,
Now I need a place to hide away.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
Why she
Had to go I don't know, she wouldn't say
I said, something wrong, now I long for yesterday
Yesterday,
Love was such an easy game to play,
Now I need a place to hide away.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
Mm mmm mmmmm mm mm m m
Greatest song ever written. It has been said that this song has been covered over 3,000 times by that many artists. A record that will never be broken. THAT, my friends, is good music.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Simply Amazing
Last night I went through the temple. What an amazing experience that was. I encourage all to go. If you can't, get to where you can, and continue to live life in a manner that would allow you to go always.
It was so special to be there with my sisters, their husbands, my parents (on their 33rd wedding anniversary), my grandparents, and my incredibly good friends. Standing in the temple with my family, made eternity seem more like a reality. I am, in fact, going to be with my family forever. Eternity. What an amazing blessing.
Temples, go. You must.
It was so special to be there with my sisters, their husbands, my parents (on their 33rd wedding anniversary), my grandparents, and my incredibly good friends. Standing in the temple with my family, made eternity seem more like a reality. I am, in fact, going to be with my family forever. Eternity. What an amazing blessing.
Temples, go. You must.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Never Seen You Before
Dear Random Children in the Backyard...
You are like, what 12? Why on Earth do you have a cellphone? Who are you going to call, Barney?
Sincerely, Me
p.s. I have never seen you before, so why do you think it is okay to be playing in someone else's backyard? Is it as weird for you as it is for me?
You are like, what 12? Why on Earth do you have a cellphone? Who are you going to call, Barney?
Sincerely, Me
p.s. I have never seen you before, so why do you think it is okay to be playing in someone else's backyard? Is it as weird for you as it is for me?
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