Gratitude
Monday, July 25, 2011
My Interpersonal Communications Professor was describing what love felt like to him or how he has felt love. He described it as a feeling of Gratitude. Even though he is a little anti-Mormon and I'm sure he didn't mean for this to be religious I have thought about it a lot and I agree with this whole-heartedly. I feel like this is another precious truth that has been given to me.
The times that I have felt the most love in my life it has resulted in a feeling of deep gratitude. First, from my Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus Christ, but also from family, friends, and even some boys that have been in my life.
Recently I have had to make some major decisions and alter some plans of mine and it has been a little stressful. Through all of the stress though I have been able to feel an overwhelming sense of love from my father in Heaven. There have been things that have happened in the last month that have reminded me that the Lord knows every detail of my life and he has everything under control. Each day I feel like he is teaching me a little more about who I am and what my mission is here on earth. There is still a lot of searching for me to do, but I finally feel like I'm moving forward. I am so excited for whatever the future brings and for whatever it has to teach me.
The times that I have felt the most love in my life it has resulted in a feeling of deep gratitude. First, from my Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus Christ, but also from family, friends, and even some boys that have been in my life.
Recently I have had to make some major decisions and alter some plans of mine and it has been a little stressful. Through all of the stress though I have been able to feel an overwhelming sense of love from my father in Heaven. There have been things that have happened in the last month that have reminded me that the Lord knows every detail of my life and he has everything under control. Each day I feel like he is teaching me a little more about who I am and what my mission is here on earth. There is still a lot of searching for me to do, but I finally feel like I'm moving forward. I am so excited for whatever the future brings and for whatever it has to teach me.
Lately I have been filled with a lot of love. And I am so grateful.
Summer Fun
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Life is Good.
Some Summer fun. :)
Jamie and I at Bridal Veil Falls.
Jordan at the Airport!
Dutchman's Sign.
Gunlock Lake. 4th of July.
Adriana and I hiking Bryce Canyon.
Savannah and I in Snow Canyon Cave.
Playing Cooties with Mom and Mckay.
Bryce Canyon Half-Marathon Finish Line! 2 Hours and 14 Min!
Mom and I in Zion's National Park.
New Truths
Friday, July 8, 2011
"Just love life, Joan."
This has got to be my favorite thing that Jordan says to me. Life is super stressful and it's so good for me when he reminds me of why I am here and what I am trying to accomplish.
"Joy in the Journey."
Life is truly a crazy adventure with a lot of ups and downs. The most valuable truth I have learned lately is that this life is to be enjoyed. In institute we have been learning that the Lord is more interested in the journey than the destination. The journey is how we reach the destination. Why not enjoy it? Right? Trials are going to come, but realizing that these experiences are a part of the journey back home makes it a lot easier to endure.
Loving Life + Enjoying the Journey = Pure Joy
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