Sunday, February 27, 2011
Warm Fuzzies
I love looking through our engagement pictures, hopefully you enjoy them as much as I do! :)
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Homeward Bound
Life has been crazy lately, and when I say crazy that is an understatement. I have had the darkest of dark times and the brightest and most hopeful of times, sometimes all of which have happened in the same day. (talk about stressful!) I have been thinking a lot lately about the trials we face and how we are required to figure them out and endure to the end. I have been trying to figure out why. Such an infamous question, right? Why are we faced with such sorrowful and tumultuous problems? Why does it seem like every single person around us has it so much better and easier? Why can't I just ever catch a break? (Seriously though, why?!) Trust me, all of these thoughts and more have flooded my mind these last few weeks. I don't have all the answers to any of those questions, but I have gained a better understanding of the Lord's plan throughout the most recent trial I have been faced with. Throughout each trial I have endured I have been drawn down to my knees to plead for help and guidance and comfort. I feel like I am closest to my loving Heavenly Father during the trying times and if it weren't for that specific trial I wouldn't be able to grow closer to Him or gain the knowledge I needed to progress. At this moment in time, I feel completely lost and a little scared. The only thing that gets me through it is the fact that I have enough faith that there is a plan and purpose behind everything, and I have a God who loves me enough to give me trials and hard times to yield greater results down the road.
My amazing little sister, McKenna told me of a talk to read that has inspired me and lifted my spirits. It is entitled, "Fear Not" and it was written by Tad R. Callister. He talks about how each problem we face, there is always a divinely inspired solution and reason behind it. I love that! It provided me with an amazing amount of peace and comfort to know that the things that are happening aren't just happening for fun, rather I am being shaped and molded into the person my Heavenly Father desires me to be. How lucky are we?!
I have the amazing opportunity to be apart of the touring dance company here at BYU-Idaho and what a blessing and privilege it has been to me. There are 32 of us on this team and they all have become like family to me, and I couldn't be more grateful for that. The strength and happiness they have provided me in my life wasn't apparent until recently and I know that there was a reason for me to be on this team. I had a deeply profound spiritual experience at rehearsal today, all of which is too personal to share, but I do want to share what provoked this experience. Our closing piece is absolutely stunning I may be slightly biased :) The song is from the Mormon Tabernacle and it is called "Homeward Bound" and it is simply beautiful and will forever hold a special place in my heart. The song basically talks about our journey here on earth and how at times it might be difficult, but we have a focus and a goal to reach. I love this journey I have been given to experience. Although, I get angry and frustrated at times (a lot of the times actually) and think all hope is lost I can rest assured that I know in my heart that, "I'll be homeward bound in time..."
I am so grateful for Joe and his love and the trials that we have faced together. They haven't been easy, but I know that there is an answer behind all that has happened. I am so grateful for this gospel and the light it provides in my life, without it all of the pain and joyous times would hold no meaning.
My amazing little sister, McKenna told me of a talk to read that has inspired me and lifted my spirits. It is entitled, "Fear Not" and it was written by Tad R. Callister. He talks about how each problem we face, there is always a divinely inspired solution and reason behind it. I love that! It provided me with an amazing amount of peace and comfort to know that the things that are happening aren't just happening for fun, rather I am being shaped and molded into the person my Heavenly Father desires me to be. How lucky are we?!
I have the amazing opportunity to be apart of the touring dance company here at BYU-Idaho and what a blessing and privilege it has been to me. There are 32 of us on this team and they all have become like family to me, and I couldn't be more grateful for that. The strength and happiness they have provided me in my life wasn't apparent until recently and I know that there was a reason for me to be on this team. I had a deeply profound spiritual experience at rehearsal today, all of which is too personal to share, but I do want to share what provoked this experience. Our closing piece is absolutely stunning I may be slightly biased :) The song is from the Mormon Tabernacle and it is called "Homeward Bound" and it is simply beautiful and will forever hold a special place in my heart. The song basically talks about our journey here on earth and how at times it might be difficult, but we have a focus and a goal to reach. I love this journey I have been given to experience. Although, I get angry and frustrated at times (a lot of the times actually) and think all hope is lost I can rest assured that I know in my heart that, "I'll be homeward bound in time..."
I am so grateful for Joe and his love and the trials that we have faced together. They haven't been easy, but I know that there is an answer behind all that has happened. I am so grateful for this gospel and the light it provides in my life, without it all of the pain and joyous times would hold no meaning.
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