Yup, I did it.
Friday, August 12, 2011
I finally cut my hair! I donated 10 inches to Locks of Love. Although I miss my long hair and am excited for it to grow back, I am enjoying the lightness of it. Oh, this is Savannah and I at her birthday dinner! We had a fun weekend celbrating my mom's, Savannah's and Mark's (Brother-in-law) birthdays! I am looking forward to school and being busy again.
Just a little something I've been thinking about.
"It is your reaction to adversirty, not the adversity itself, that determines how your life's story will develop." - President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
If you haven't read this talk you should. It's super good. You can find it here.
Love life and stay positive! :)
Tender Mercies
Friday, August 5, 2011
I'm not going to lie, life has been a little challenging lately. I feel this space to grow and become better, but I don't exactly know how to fill that space, how to let myself grow. Well, my first problem is probably that I think that I have anything to do with it. :) I don't. I just need patience and faith in the Lord and HE will help me fill that space.
Anyway, I have decided this morning that I need to focus on the tender mercies of the Lord. I have seen so many of them in my life lately and I need to remember where they come from and what they mean. God loves me and he is blessing me. The greatest blessing of the gospel is that it is simple.
So, this morning Adriana and I went to Sand Hollow Aquatic Center and swam laps. We like to exercise together and it was the most amazing thing ever. First, I love Adriana so it doesn't matter what we're doing I am enjoying myself. Second, I only live a few blocks away from the Aquatic Center so I rode my bike and it was the most beautiful morning. It wasn't so hot. Third, swimming is the bomb diggity. It is such a good work out. Fourth, Adriana and I are going to do a beginners triathlon (which is something that I have wanted to do for a long time now! Finally!). :) I am so EXCITED!
Earlier this week she asked me to go with her and hang out with the Sister Missionaries. This was an amazing experience. I was able to get a feel of what a mission would be like and meet some really great people.
Lately, I have had time to spend with my dear friend Savannah. It is her birthday this weekend and I am so excited to celebrate. She has this happy spirit that I love so much. We can laugh and be silly and it is such a blessing to me. Life is so much easier with good friends.
Which reminds me, my brother is moving to Provo next week. He got a job and they want him to start next week. While I'm thankful that he found a job, I am seriously disappointed that they are taking my best friend away for the last two weeks of summer. I will just have to go and visit him!
Sometimes life feels like it's crashing down on me so heavily, but really, it's not. I have so much to be thankful for. Each day is filled with tender mercies and personalized packages of love from my father in heaven.
Anyway, I have decided this morning that I need to focus on the tender mercies of the Lord. I have seen so many of them in my life lately and I need to remember where they come from and what they mean. God loves me and he is blessing me. The greatest blessing of the gospel is that it is simple.
So, this morning Adriana and I went to Sand Hollow Aquatic Center and swam laps. We like to exercise together and it was the most amazing thing ever. First, I love Adriana so it doesn't matter what we're doing I am enjoying myself. Second, I only live a few blocks away from the Aquatic Center so I rode my bike and it was the most beautiful morning. It wasn't so hot. Third, swimming is the bomb diggity. It is such a good work out. Fourth, Adriana and I are going to do a beginners triathlon (which is something that I have wanted to do for a long time now! Finally!). :) I am so EXCITED!
Earlier this week she asked me to go with her and hang out with the Sister Missionaries. This was an amazing experience. I was able to get a feel of what a mission would be like and meet some really great people.
Lately, I have had time to spend with my dear friend Savannah. It is her birthday this weekend and I am so excited to celebrate. She has this happy spirit that I love so much. We can laugh and be silly and it is such a blessing to me. Life is so much easier with good friends.
Which reminds me, my brother is moving to Provo next week. He got a job and they want him to start next week. While I'm thankful that he found a job, I am seriously disappointed that they are taking my best friend away for the last two weeks of summer. I will just have to go and visit him!
Sometimes life feels like it's crashing down on me so heavily, but really, it's not. I have so much to be thankful for. Each day is filled with tender mercies and personalized packages of love from my father in heaven.
Have a great day and try to notice the tender mercies in your life!
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