"...But behold, I, Nephi, will show unto you that the tender mercies of the Lord are over all those whom he has chosen because of their faith, to make them mighty even unto the power of deliverance." -1 Nephi 1:20
We all have small terder mercies given to us from the Lord for whatever reason he decides we need them. Here are a few I've experienced this week.
I made A new friend
Ice Cream with that new friend.
Walking through the park at midnight in the pouring rain.
Having people understand.
Patient people in restaurants
More shifts becoming available at work for me
Country swing dancing.
I got a hug from an unlikely source when times were hard.
I got to sit and talk with a new friend, about anything and everything.
Oreo Balls :)
An old friend made contact with me.
I found the Shorts i needed... On sale.
There are lots more. But those are just some of the small things that have happened to me this week that have reminded me that our heavenly father cares about us, no matter how small they are, they're important and they shouldn't go unrecognized.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
A lesson on manners
OK so I recently put together a very special present for a missionary who will be leaving soon. Let me first tell you a little about this present. First off, i went out and bought him a very nice journal, he is an avid journal writer, and I knew he would want one for is mission. So i got im this really nice journal, and then had his name engraved on it with the gold lettering. It was awesome. I then decided that I wanted him to have reminders that he has friends and family who love him and support him, and believe the word he will be preaching for two years. So i drove all around the norther half of Utah trying to get a hold of his friends and family to write him a special note in this journal. Then at his farewell I got a bunch of group pictures of his friends and put those in the journal too. I wrapped the journal in a really nice tie, and included his favorite gummy bears. The finished product looked like this....
way awesome right??? I know. I went over to his house to give it to him and he wasn't there, so I gave it to his brother and asked him to give it to him when he got home. Ten minutes later he texts me. Here's the first lesson on manners..... His text says that his brother said I came by. I responded that I just wanted to drop something off for him that his brother had.. And I get no reply... I haven't talked to him since...
Lesson 1. When someone does something nice for you, say thank you. That's all it takes. No I did not get a thank you for that present. Am i bitter about it? Heck yes.. WHAT A BUTT CRACK! YOU DONT HAVE TO SAY YOU LIKE IT, BUT A "THANK YOU" WOULD BE NICE!
New story now.. About 2 years ago i was involved in a n incredibly abusive relationship. A guy i worked with kind of knew about it, so everytime he saw me he told me i was stupid and an idiot for still dating him. Apparently he thought that that would make me break up with him, but it made things worse, because it made me depend on him more for support. The guy i worked with (we will call him josh, for non-confusions sake) still continued to tell me i was stupid and a loser. One day after talking to a good friend about my future I decided I needed to break up with my boyfriend. So i did, and then spent a very long time talking with an older woman from my ward (not old, shes maybe 40 and darling). She helped me so much to getting back on the right path, and helped me through some very difficult times. After this happened Josh decided that it was because of him that I ended that relationship. And took it upon himself to tell everyone what happened and how he, and i quote "saved my life." I CANNOT STAND HIM!! and he still does not let it go. To this day he will tell my friends about my past experience and how he saved my life. hes also a total butt crack.
Lesson 2. Mind your own business, and don't get haughty. I promise you're not as great as you think you are.. JK most of you who read this are awesome.
those are my main two stories that go with my lessons but i have a few more things i want to tack on the end of this.
Lesson 3. Don't chew with your mouth open, IT looks gross and sounds worse. My roommateddid that with cheetos, I almost threw a book at her head.. .no joke.
Lesson 4. Learn to breath with your nose. Again my roommate metioned above couldn't do that, so she would stand around with her mouth half open most of the time, and looked really stupid... she also failed all of her classes this semester and last semester.
Lesson 5. If you cant say something nice, don't say anything at all. Marjorie Hinckley once said "Be kind, everyone is fighting a battle of their own."(or something like that) Don't use the excuse "I'm having a crappy day" or "I'm on my period" to rationalize your bad or rude attitude to others, You aren't the only one having a bad day, and acting crappy just makes it worse for everyone, including you.
Lesson 6. Don't Judge. Mother Theresa once said, "When you judge someone, you have no time to love them" Jesus commanded us to "love one another." According to Mother Theresa, you cannot love someone if you judge them. Which would be breaking a very important commandment from the Lord.
thats all i got right now. more to come... maybe
way awesome right??? I know. I went over to his house to give it to him and he wasn't there, so I gave it to his brother and asked him to give it to him when he got home. Ten minutes later he texts me. Here's the first lesson on manners..... His text says that his brother said I came by. I responded that I just wanted to drop something off for him that his brother had.. And I get no reply... I haven't talked to him since...
Lesson 1. When someone does something nice for you, say thank you. That's all it takes. No I did not get a thank you for that present. Am i bitter about it? Heck yes.. WHAT A BUTT CRACK! YOU DONT HAVE TO SAY YOU LIKE IT, BUT A "THANK YOU" WOULD BE NICE!
New story now.. About 2 years ago i was involved in a n incredibly abusive relationship. A guy i worked with kind of knew about it, so everytime he saw me he told me i was stupid and an idiot for still dating him. Apparently he thought that that would make me break up with him, but it made things worse, because it made me depend on him more for support. The guy i worked with (we will call him josh, for non-confusions sake) still continued to tell me i was stupid and a loser. One day after talking to a good friend about my future I decided I needed to break up with my boyfriend. So i did, and then spent a very long time talking with an older woman from my ward (not old, shes maybe 40 and darling). She helped me so much to getting back on the right path, and helped me through some very difficult times. After this happened Josh decided that it was because of him that I ended that relationship. And took it upon himself to tell everyone what happened and how he, and i quote "saved my life." I CANNOT STAND HIM!! and he still does not let it go. To this day he will tell my friends about my past experience and how he saved my life. hes also a total butt crack.
Lesson 2. Mind your own business, and don't get haughty. I promise you're not as great as you think you are.. JK most of you who read this are awesome.
those are my main two stories that go with my lessons but i have a few more things i want to tack on the end of this.
Lesson 3. Don't chew with your mouth open, IT looks gross and sounds worse. My roommateddid that with cheetos, I almost threw a book at her head.. .no joke.
Lesson 4. Learn to breath with your nose. Again my roommate metioned above couldn't do that, so she would stand around with her mouth half open most of the time, and looked really stupid... she also failed all of her classes this semester and last semester.
Lesson 5. If you cant say something nice, don't say anything at all. Marjorie Hinckley once said "Be kind, everyone is fighting a battle of their own."(or something like that) Don't use the excuse "I'm having a crappy day" or "I'm on my period" to rationalize your bad or rude attitude to others, You aren't the only one having a bad day, and acting crappy just makes it worse for everyone, including you.
Lesson 6. Don't Judge. Mother Theresa once said, "When you judge someone, you have no time to love them" Jesus commanded us to "love one another." According to Mother Theresa, you cannot love someone if you judge them. Which would be breaking a very important commandment from the Lord.
thats all i got right now. more to come... maybe
Friday, May 20, 2011
What A Night...
OK! so, last night was quite the interesting one. It started out me getting called a creep by two of the girls I was hanging out with last night. Why? Oh, because I was parked in the parking lot we decided to meet in. Nice, eh? We had planned to go dancing at this dry club in Salt Lake, Country swing dancing.. Funnest ever! I really do not like country music that much, but country swing dancing is fantastic. Anyway, once everyone got there, a girl pointed out that for our Singles Stake activity everyone was going bowling so we should stop by there first. So we agreed, but we all wanted to go dancing. Once there, she realized she couldn't bowl because she didn't have socks. So we went back on the idea of dancing. but she still wanted socks so I made a stop to walmart for her, so she could get some socks. We finally made it to dancing and it was one of the funnest nights dancing i have had in a long time. I Love Studio. I danced a lot, and did a bunch of cool lifts. It was fun :). A guy asked me for my number, and he was pretty cool. I don't think I'll hang out with him outside of dancing anytime soon though. Then one guy who I've known since i was 16 or 17, finally apologized for being an idiot. Hopefully he will stop talking to me all together because I have had it with guys like him. We left at around 1:15 am. it was a really good dancing night. On the way home I got pulled over. Freaked me out!!! I had never been pulled over before and didn't really know what to do. He Pulled me over 1:30 am In the Pouring rain.... Why? because my license plate light was out... Who notices that? Oh well, he was nice, but I was definitely freaked out. I couldn't find my little insurance card thing either. Because apparently cops need to see that when you get pulled over. But he let it slide. Scary!! Sheesh.. I am not a fan of cops.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Eating
Oh my goodness! I love food... So much. I think if I ever die prematurely from anything, it will have something to do with me eating something. Like I'll eat something and die from food poisoning, or one day my metabolism wont be able to keep up with me, and I'll die from obesity or heart attack or something. Anyway yesterday I cleaned the sink at Angies. They even gave me the bumper sticker to prove it.
Angie's is a little restaurant in Logan and they have this thing called a Kitchen Sink, which basically is the biggest banana split you could ever imagine, in a realistic level, put in this little sink contraption.. see?
its huge, and usually takes 6-10 people to eat it on empty stomachs. Haha there were only four of us, and we ate our lunch first. yeah we downed that whole thing. It was fantastic.
I felt so gross, and I feel like all the weight I lost since school got out was regained that day
I occasionally go on a date where the topic of eating on the date comes up. Is it bad for a girl to eat everything put in front of her? or does that make her look like a pig. But if she doesn't eat what she ordered, will the guy be mad, because he paid for it? It's something i consider everytime, but I really love food, im basically a bottomless pit, so its not a big deal for me to eat the whole thing, but sometimes I feel like the guy things I'm a pig if I do. Opinions? Please share!
Angie's is a little restaurant in Logan and they have this thing called a Kitchen Sink, which basically is the biggest banana split you could ever imagine, in a realistic level, put in this little sink contraption.. see?
its huge, and usually takes 6-10 people to eat it on empty stomachs. Haha there were only four of us, and we ate our lunch first. yeah we downed that whole thing. It was fantastic.
I felt so gross, and I feel like all the weight I lost since school got out was regained that day
I occasionally go on a date where the topic of eating on the date comes up. Is it bad for a girl to eat everything put in front of her? or does that make her look like a pig. But if she doesn't eat what she ordered, will the guy be mad, because he paid for it? It's something i consider everytime, but I really love food, im basically a bottomless pit, so its not a big deal for me to eat the whole thing, but sometimes I feel like the guy things I'm a pig if I do. Opinions? Please share!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
100 Truths
I stole this from a new friends blog. She is graduating in a couple weeks... Congratulate her.. This is me congratulating you, Jess.
1. last beverage = water
2. last phone call = my (now engaged) old roommate... Love her!
3. last text message = Mason
4. last song you listened to = Don't You- Simple Minds
5. last time you cried =Last night, when I realized that I may never see my best friend again.
HAVE YOU EVER:
6. dated someone twice = yeah
7. been cheated on = nope
8. kissed someone & regretted it = YES! oh too many times (not that im a lip whore or anything, things just happen)
9. lost someone special = of course
10. been depressed = Yes
11. been drunk and threw up = I don't know... I was too drunk to remember... JK never had a drink in my life.
LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
12. Purple
13.Coral
14. Aqua
THIS YEAR HAVE YOU: (2011)
15. Made a new friend = yes
16. Fallen out of love =I wish I could... I will be in love with him forever.
17. Laughed until you cried = oh yes... Thank you Doug
18. Met someone who changed you = Yes, thank you Daren.
19. Found out who your true friends were = Yep, the beauty of growing up.
20. Found out someone was talking about you = People are always talking about me.. why wouldn't they?.
21. Kissed anyone on your FB friend's list =Yes. 9 of them.. shhh
GENERAL:
22. How many people on your FB friends list do you know in real life = All of them, I don't add people I don't know
24. Do you have any pets = A dog and a cat.
25. Do you want to change your name = My last name... to match my husbands.. :).
26. What did you do for your last birthday = ...I made dinner for my roommates, listened to Elder Ballard speak to my University, and ate Cake
27. What time did you wake up today = 8:15.
28. What were you doing at midnight last night =Wishing Daren a Happy Birthday
30. Last time you saw your Mother = about an hour ago
31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life = I would never have gone to the U to begin with... bad choice
32. What are you listening to right now = Before I'm Old- Fictionist (look 'em Up)
33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom = yes! HE used to work with me.
34. What's getting on your nerves right now = Flaky People!
35. Most visited webpage = Facebook.
36. Where do you want to be right now? = with the man i love.
37. Nicknames = Linds. Lin. Closet Freak, Boog (from High school)
38. Relationship Status = too single.. .
39. Zodiac sign = Aquarius
40. Male or female? = female
41. Elementary? = There were three
42. Middle School = I didn't go to middle school- but I did go to junior high.
44. Hair color = brownish red
45. Long or short = shortish, but getting longer
46. Height = 5'4"
47. Do you have a fear? = Not finding someone who loves me, and Losing hope.
48: What do you like about yourself? = My eye color.
49. Piercings = ears
50. Tattoos = none!
51. Righty or lefty = righty.
FIRSTS :
52. First surgery = Just a baby, I dont remember what it was for.. Lungs maybe?.
53. First piercing = ears.
54. First best friend = Ashley .
55. First kiss = Bronsen.... But if i could chose, I would say Daren
56. First Vacation = California
58. First crush = Eric voigt.
RIGHT NOW:
59. Eating = nothing
60. Drinking = nothing
61. I'm about to = sleep
62. Listening to = Fictionist. (im serious, Look em up Click Here.
63. Waiting for = School to start again
YOUR FUTURE :
64. Want kids? = Heck yes!.
65. Get Married? = YES
66. Career? = Math Teacher
67. Lips or eyes = Eyes
68. Hugs or kisses = hugs. but im not opposed to kisses
69. Shorter or taller = Taller
70. Older or Younger = Older. Can't handle young guys anymore.. well except for one.
71. Romantic or spontaneous = both
72. Nice stomach or nice arms =yes... :)
73. Sensitive or loud = both
74. Hook-up or relationship = Relationship
75. Trouble maker or hesitant = Both. But if I had to chose, I'd pick a trouble maker, because I'm hesitant.(i Like the answer already here, so im keeping it)
HAVE YOU EVER :
76. Kissed a stranger = Kinda.. I knew him for the night...
77. Drank hard liquor = Nope!
78. Lost glasses/contacts = a daily occurance.
79. Sex on first date = oh heck to the no.
80. Broken someone's heart = i hope not, but probably
81. Had your own heart broken = Yes :(
82. Been arrested = no
83. Turned someone down = nope, not that i remember.
84. Cried when someone died = Yes
85. Fallen for a friend? = ugh... yes...
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
86. Yourself = sometimes.
87. Miracles = Yeah
88. Love at first sight =Maybe
89. Heaven = yeah!
90. Santa Claus = of course!
91. Kiss on the first date =ha... well... i kinda have to. seeing as its happened.
92. Angels = for sure.
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
93. Had more than one bf/gf? = yeah
95. Did you sing today? = i sing everyday..
96. Ever cheated on somebody? = no..
97. If you could go back in time, how far would you go, and why? = I'd go back to when i decided to go to the U and change my mind.
98. If you could pick a day and relive it, what would it be? = The last day of senior year.. i would relive over and over again.. one of the best days of my life.
99. Are you afraid of falling? = yup
100. Posting this as 100 truths? = yeah...
1. last beverage = water
2. last phone call = my (now engaged) old roommate... Love her!
3. last text message = Mason
4. last song you listened to = Don't You- Simple Minds
5. last time you cried =Last night, when I realized that I may never see my best friend again.
HAVE YOU EVER:
6. dated someone twice = yeah
7. been cheated on = nope
8. kissed someone & regretted it = YES! oh too many times (not that im a lip whore or anything, things just happen)
9. lost someone special = of course
10. been depressed = Yes
11. been drunk and threw up = I don't know... I was too drunk to remember... JK never had a drink in my life.
LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
12. Purple
13.Coral
14. Aqua
THIS YEAR HAVE YOU: (2011)
15. Made a new friend = yes
16. Fallen out of love =I wish I could... I will be in love with him forever.
17. Laughed until you cried = oh yes... Thank you Doug
18. Met someone who changed you = Yes, thank you Daren.
19. Found out who your true friends were = Yep, the beauty of growing up.
20. Found out someone was talking about you = People are always talking about me.. why wouldn't they?.
21. Kissed anyone on your FB friend's list =Yes. 9 of them.. shhh
GENERAL:
22. How many people on your FB friends list do you know in real life = All of them, I don't add people I don't know
24. Do you have any pets = A dog and a cat.
25. Do you want to change your name = My last name... to match my husbands.. :).
26. What did you do for your last birthday = ...I made dinner for my roommates, listened to Elder Ballard speak to my University, and ate Cake
27. What time did you wake up today = 8:15.
28. What were you doing at midnight last night =Wishing Daren a Happy Birthday
30. Last time you saw your Mother = about an hour ago
31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life = I would never have gone to the U to begin with... bad choice
32. What are you listening to right now = Before I'm Old- Fictionist (look 'em Up)
33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom = yes! HE used to work with me.
34. What's getting on your nerves right now = Flaky People!
35. Most visited webpage = Facebook.
36. Where do you want to be right now? = with the man i love.
37. Nicknames = Linds. Lin. Closet Freak, Boog (from High school)
38. Relationship Status = too single.. .
39. Zodiac sign = Aquarius
40. Male or female? = female
41. Elementary? = There were three
42. Middle School = I didn't go to middle school- but I did go to junior high.
44. Hair color = brownish red
45. Long or short = shortish, but getting longer
46. Height = 5'4"
47. Do you have a fear? = Not finding someone who loves me, and Losing hope.
48: What do you like about yourself? = My eye color.
49. Piercings = ears
50. Tattoos = none!
51. Righty or lefty = righty.
FIRSTS :
52. First surgery = Just a baby, I dont remember what it was for.. Lungs maybe?.
53. First piercing = ears.
54. First best friend = Ashley .
55. First kiss = Bronsen.... But if i could chose, I would say Daren
56. First Vacation = California
58. First crush = Eric voigt.
RIGHT NOW:
59. Eating = nothing
60. Drinking = nothing
61. I'm about to = sleep
62. Listening to = Fictionist. (im serious, Look em up Click Here.
63. Waiting for = School to start again
YOUR FUTURE :
64. Want kids? = Heck yes!.
65. Get Married? = YES
66. Career? = Math Teacher
67. Lips or eyes = Eyes
68. Hugs or kisses = hugs. but im not opposed to kisses
69. Shorter or taller = Taller
70. Older or Younger = Older. Can't handle young guys anymore.. well except for one.
71. Romantic or spontaneous = both
72. Nice stomach or nice arms =yes... :)
73. Sensitive or loud = both
74. Hook-up or relationship = Relationship
75. Trouble maker or hesitant = Both. But if I had to chose, I'd pick a trouble maker, because I'm hesitant.(i Like the answer already here, so im keeping it)
HAVE YOU EVER :
76. Kissed a stranger = Kinda.. I knew him for the night...
77. Drank hard liquor = Nope!
78. Lost glasses/contacts = a daily occurance.
79. Sex on first date = oh heck to the no.
80. Broken someone's heart = i hope not, but probably
81. Had your own heart broken = Yes :(
82. Been arrested = no
83. Turned someone down = nope, not that i remember.
84. Cried when someone died = Yes
85. Fallen for a friend? = ugh... yes...
DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
86. Yourself = sometimes.
87. Miracles = Yeah
88. Love at first sight =Maybe
89. Heaven = yeah!
90. Santa Claus = of course!
91. Kiss on the first date =ha... well... i kinda have to. seeing as its happened.
92. Angels = for sure.
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
93. Had more than one bf/gf? = yeah
95. Did you sing today? = i sing everyday..
96. Ever cheated on somebody? = no..
97. If you could go back in time, how far would you go, and why? = I'd go back to when i decided to go to the U and change my mind.
98. If you could pick a day and relive it, what would it be? = The last day of senior year.. i would relive over and over again.. one of the best days of my life.
99. Are you afraid of falling? = yup
100. Posting this as 100 truths? = yeah...
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Summer Goals
I'd Like to introduce you to my summer goals. I have a few things I've decided I want to do this summer before I go back to school in the fall, and before my cruise in July.
First off, I would love to lose a couple pounds. I know I'm not fat, but after one semester away at school I gained 10 pounds, that I did not need... Curse you meal-plan... So if i could get rid of that I would be super happy, I want to look my best for my cruise. I know trying to lose that much weight that fast for someone as small as me is kind of difficult, so really if I can just get rid of it at some point, I'd be happy.
Next, I want to get a lot better at my french. I took six years of french in high school including AP French and then stopped for a year, and now Im going to be taking french again at Utah State. In order to do this I'm going to read the Book of Mormon... in French
I'm almost completely broke now, because life is expensive, and I never realized that until i lived on my own, and had to buy groceries. So I'm trying to at least triple my current bank account holdings, by working basically everyday all day. we will see how well that works. There ya go.
First off, I would love to lose a couple pounds. I know I'm not fat, but after one semester away at school I gained 10 pounds, that I did not need... Curse you meal-plan... So if i could get rid of that I would be super happy, I want to look my best for my cruise. I know trying to lose that much weight that fast for someone as small as me is kind of difficult, so really if I can just get rid of it at some point, I'd be happy.
Next, I want to get a lot better at my french. I took six years of french in high school including AP French and then stopped for a year, and now Im going to be taking french again at Utah State. In order to do this I'm going to read the Book of Mormon... in French
I'm almost completely broke now, because life is expensive, and I never realized that until i lived on my own, and had to buy groceries. So I'm trying to at least triple my current bank account holdings, by working basically everyday all day. we will see how well that works. There ya go.
Things that make me smile.
My friends
My roommates from Spring 2011
My Missionary friends.
(I'll have pictures to upload later, if i remember)
Showers (and sacrificing yourself for the sake of others.. haha)
The Temple
Hiking
The Sky
My roommates from Spring 2011
My Missionary friends.
(I'll have pictures to upload later, if i remember)
Showers (and sacrificing yourself for the sake of others.. haha)
The Temple
Hiking
The Sky
wow. I think too much.
Listen to this song by Taylor Swift.. I absolutely love it and it reminds me of someone very special to me.
now here's the song that I sometimes feel explains how he feels about me right now. Not that i can know for sure. I wish he's talk to me.
Music is what I use to understand my life. i generally feel like there is always a song somewhere, (usually by Taylor swift) that can explain my feelings and what I'm going through, a whole lot better than i could myself. that's why i chose these songs today
now here's the song that I sometimes feel explains how he feels about me right now. Not that i can know for sure. I wish he's talk to me.
Music is what I use to understand my life. i generally feel like there is always a song somewhere, (usually by Taylor swift) that can explain my feelings and what I'm going through, a whole lot better than i could myself. that's why i chose these songs today
Monday, May 16, 2011
Missionaries
This goes out to anyone considering serving a mission, anyone who has served a mission, anyone on a mission, or anyone with friends or families serving a mission.
Missionaries are some of the bravest people I know of, along with those serving our country in the military. These are the true heroes of today. No superman, or Batman, or spiderman. The men and women that children and teens should be looking up to are the ones that are making a difference in this world, as missionaries, and military men and women are doing.
In primary, the children sing "I hope they call me on a mission." When a child says that do they realize that it is 100% their responsibility to doing the work to get that mission call? It's not "I hope they call me on a mission." they should be singing. Its "I hope I get to serve a mission" "I hope Ill Bless the world with missionary work" "i hope I'm worthy to serve a mission." "I hope I can make a difference in someones lives." The church isn't just going to call a brother or sister to serve a mission without a missionary going through the process of putting their papers together to send them into the President of the Church. and at that point it's their choice if they will serve. Every once in a while, (actually it's more common than we like to think) a missionary decides to serve because it's what their friends want, or what their family wants... not what they want, and they have very little success and come home early. It is my hope that anyone that decides to serve a mission, will serve because they want to, and because they know the Lord wants them to.
When a missionary enters the mission field, all communication with their loved ones is cut off, with the exception of letters and emails, and 2 calls a year, once on Christmas, and once on Mothers day.
President Gordon B. Hinckley told a story of when he was serving a mission, and wrote his father telling him it was very hard, and couldn't do it. His father responded "Forget yourself and go to work." When i think of missionary work, and the missionaries that have the most success, I think of how they did it. The forgot themselves and went to work for the lord.
This is a really poor quality clip, but its the best i could find. The picture is not important, but the message is.
Missionaries have a lot of time to grow, both spiritually and in maturity while they are gone. And the change that we see in them when they return is amazing!!! These young boys we send off at 19 come back with so much experience ready for life and to dive into their next mission of life, finding a wife and starting a family. and yes sometimes it happens very quickly and they are given a lot off grief for it. But come on, that's what they are asked to do, it's what the Lord wants, so give 'em a break. I have many friends serving all over the world right now as well as all over the US. Argentina, Peru, Chile, Taiwan, Korea, Paraguay, Russian, Bulgaria, France, Spain, Germany, Cape Verde, Missouri, Florida, Washington, Washington DC, Canada, Virginia, Texas, Mexico, El Salvador, Pennsylvania, London, Italy, California, Ecuador, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, Madagascar, South Africa, those are just some of the places that Personal friends of mine are serving or have served, or will soon serve in. There are missions all over the world, wanting so badly for people to Come to understand the gospel of Christ. They are not mean, they're still children when they go out. If you are not a member and not interested, there is no need to slam the door in their face or be rude. Because I doubt they personally did anything to you, Maybe let them come in and talk, or if you really have no desire, then a polite "no" would suffice. These men work hard, and even if what they teach is not something you agree with, you gotta give them some credit for the work they do. They are great. I'm so proud of my brother and all my friends who have chosen to serve a mission. Thank you Elders and Sisters for all the work you do.
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Missionaries are some of the bravest people I know of, along with those serving our country in the military. These are the true heroes of today. No superman, or Batman, or spiderman. The men and women that children and teens should be looking up to are the ones that are making a difference in this world, as missionaries, and military men and women are doing.
In primary, the children sing "I hope they call me on a mission." When a child says that do they realize that it is 100% their responsibility to doing the work to get that mission call? It's not "I hope they call me on a mission." they should be singing. Its "I hope I get to serve a mission" "I hope Ill Bless the world with missionary work" "i hope I'm worthy to serve a mission." "I hope I can make a difference in someones lives." The church isn't just going to call a brother or sister to serve a mission without a missionary going through the process of putting their papers together to send them into the President of the Church. and at that point it's their choice if they will serve. Every once in a while, (actually it's more common than we like to think) a missionary decides to serve because it's what their friends want, or what their family wants... not what they want, and they have very little success and come home early. It is my hope that anyone that decides to serve a mission, will serve because they want to, and because they know the Lord wants them to.
When a missionary enters the mission field, all communication with their loved ones is cut off, with the exception of letters and emails, and 2 calls a year, once on Christmas, and once on Mothers day.
President Gordon B. Hinckley told a story of when he was serving a mission, and wrote his father telling him it was very hard, and couldn't do it. His father responded "Forget yourself and go to work." When i think of missionary work, and the missionaries that have the most success, I think of how they did it. The forgot themselves and went to work for the lord.
This is a really poor quality clip, but its the best i could find. The picture is not important, but the message is.
Missionaries have a lot of time to grow, both spiritually and in maturity while they are gone. And the change that we see in them when they return is amazing!!! These young boys we send off at 19 come back with so much experience ready for life and to dive into their next mission of life, finding a wife and starting a family. and yes sometimes it happens very quickly and they are given a lot off grief for it. But come on, that's what they are asked to do, it's what the Lord wants, so give 'em a break. I have many friends serving all over the world right now as well as all over the US. Argentina, Peru, Chile, Taiwan, Korea, Paraguay, Russian, Bulgaria, France, Spain, Germany, Cape Verde, Missouri, Florida, Washington, Washington DC, Canada, Virginia, Texas, Mexico, El Salvador, Pennsylvania, London, Italy, California, Ecuador, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, Madagascar, South Africa, those are just some of the places that Personal friends of mine are serving or have served, or will soon serve in. There are missions all over the world, wanting so badly for people to Come to understand the gospel of Christ. They are not mean, they're still children when they go out. If you are not a member and not interested, there is no need to slam the door in their face or be rude. Because I doubt they personally did anything to you, Maybe let them come in and talk, or if you really have no desire, then a polite "no" would suffice. These men work hard, and even if what they teach is not something you agree with, you gotta give them some credit for the work they do. They are great. I'm so proud of my brother and all my friends who have chosen to serve a mission. Thank you Elders and Sisters for all the work you do.
to learn more visit mormon.org
Sunday, May 15, 2011
The Impact Guys have in a girls life.
So today has been quite the spiritual and emotional roller-coaster for me. I'd like to tell you about a couple men in my life that have impacted me more than they will probably ever know... I'm going to start with the bad, because I'd like to end with a happy ending.
One day an innocent 16 year old girl (me) met a guy. She thought he was amazing (not sure why). They began dating, and she quickly realized that they had different goals as the end result of this relationship. The girl thought she was in love with this boy, but this boy was just going to use her. After months of emotional abuse from this guy she ended things, emotionally bruised and scarred from this terrible relationship. One whole year went by before she was able to open up and desire to find someone to care for. She met someone who cared for her, and clung to him emotionally, needing someone to care about her again. She quickly realized that she had gotten into a relationship for all the wrong reasons and ended things very quickly. At this point she was a senior in high school and had no friends because that first guy made her get rid of the ones she had, to devote all of her time to him. Struggling and alone she began talking to an old friend she knew in junior high. She was the sweetest girl ever. Always had a smile on her face, and so kind to everyone. The girl had so much envy for this social butterfly (we will call her Amy), wishing so much that she could be like her. Amy was such a good friend to the girl, eager to help her feel included with her friends. (Well that's how the girl felt anyway). The girl was still very shy and had a hard time really becoming involved with Amy's group of friends, who were already very close. One day, she and a couple friends decided to take a doughnut run during a study hall period in high school and while leaving one of her friends (we will call him Daren) invited the girl to go with. She agreed and surprisingly had a good time. She was so happy this Daren invited her, she had had a big crush on him since she first saw him, first semester of senior year, but could tell that he and Amy had something.. she wasn't sure what, but didn't want to get involved with anything that could break up a friendship. Daren and the girl continued to talk, and became closer and closer friends, and soon after the girl had a best friend (who she was completely in love with, but she never would have admitted that). They became best friends and she had literally never been happier. The end of the year neared, but she knew they would stay friends. On the last day of school she decided to tell him how important he was to her. In his yearbook she told him how happy she was to have met him, and how he was such a good friend. That night they kissed, under the stars. She was on cloud nine, and was so happy. She loved him, and hoped that this night would be the turning point in his feelings for her. They had a wonderful summer, talking and continuing to learn about each other. They had great nights under the stars talking about the most random things, talking about everything you could ever imagine. He knew everything about her, and she knew most everything about him. She still feels as if he held back, knowing they would have to part at the end of the summer, as the went off to different colleges. As the summer ended, they discussed many times how maybe it would be better to go back to being just friends. The girl was completely heartbroken. She felt as if she had lost all chances with him, and couldn't figure out what she had done wrong. School started in the fall and they went their separate ways, still talking and keeping in touch, but she knew it was over. It had hurt her more than anything possibly could. A few months into school she realized she hated where she was, and made the risky decision to attend college where he was. She got there and things were fine. They were friends, but nothing more. She was in love still, but had lost her chance at ever telling him that. He recently received his mission call, and is leaving in 16 days. The girl still loves him with all her heart. and is so excited for him to serve the lord.
Daren was the type who always knew what to say. He was not judgemental and loved everyone. He had an amazing love for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved his friends and family, and knew where he needed to be. He spent much time in the LDS temple and sometimes the girl was lucky enough to accompany him. He was so kind. The NIV version of the bible translates 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 as such " Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, It does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, It is not self-seeking, It is not easily angered, It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. IT always protects, always trusts, always perseveres." This is the definition of love in my opinion. Are you curious to know the definition of Daren? it is Love (see above). If i could be half as amazing as him I would be beyond spectacular. Daren encouraged me to be my best through his example. A guy like him is hard to find, so girls if you ever find one, don't let him go. I think of him everyday, and I think of my savior Jesus Christ everyday. Both amazing men, out to do good in the world. Im so glad he and I remain friends to this day.
I'd like to thank both him, and Amy for being my friends. Two of the greatest friends a girl could ask for. I love you both so much, and I hope you know that.
Amy, you have a light about you that you cannot hide. Share with everyone how amazing you are.
Daren, continue to be your amazing example. Your companions are going to love you. Share the Gospel with the people of Peru and bless their lives as much as you did mine.
These next few years are going to be quite an adventure, May God bless all of you, and help you do your best.
With an undying love,
Lindsey
Guys, Do you realize how much you can impact a girls life. Girls look to you as examples, and as beacons of light. They love you, love them back and show them you care. Everyone deserves to have someone to lean on, and care for. (and being cared for is pretty nice too.
I now realize that this post was not really about the impact guys have on a girls life, unless you caught that in my story, but Im leaving the title.
One day an innocent 16 year old girl (me) met a guy. She thought he was amazing (not sure why). They began dating, and she quickly realized that they had different goals as the end result of this relationship. The girl thought she was in love with this boy, but this boy was just going to use her. After months of emotional abuse from this guy she ended things, emotionally bruised and scarred from this terrible relationship. One whole year went by before she was able to open up and desire to find someone to care for. She met someone who cared for her, and clung to him emotionally, needing someone to care about her again. She quickly realized that she had gotten into a relationship for all the wrong reasons and ended things very quickly. At this point she was a senior in high school and had no friends because that first guy made her get rid of the ones she had, to devote all of her time to him. Struggling and alone she began talking to an old friend she knew in junior high. She was the sweetest girl ever. Always had a smile on her face, and so kind to everyone. The girl had so much envy for this social butterfly (we will call her Amy), wishing so much that she could be like her. Amy was such a good friend to the girl, eager to help her feel included with her friends. (Well that's how the girl felt anyway). The girl was still very shy and had a hard time really becoming involved with Amy's group of friends, who were already very close. One day, she and a couple friends decided to take a doughnut run during a study hall period in high school and while leaving one of her friends (we will call him Daren) invited the girl to go with. She agreed and surprisingly had a good time. She was so happy this Daren invited her, she had had a big crush on him since she first saw him, first semester of senior year, but could tell that he and Amy had something.. she wasn't sure what, but didn't want to get involved with anything that could break up a friendship. Daren and the girl continued to talk, and became closer and closer friends, and soon after the girl had a best friend (who she was completely in love with, but she never would have admitted that). They became best friends and she had literally never been happier. The end of the year neared, but she knew they would stay friends. On the last day of school she decided to tell him how important he was to her. In his yearbook she told him how happy she was to have met him, and how he was such a good friend. That night they kissed, under the stars. She was on cloud nine, and was so happy. She loved him, and hoped that this night would be the turning point in his feelings for her. They had a wonderful summer, talking and continuing to learn about each other. They had great nights under the stars talking about the most random things, talking about everything you could ever imagine. He knew everything about her, and she knew most everything about him. She still feels as if he held back, knowing they would have to part at the end of the summer, as the went off to different colleges. As the summer ended, they discussed many times how maybe it would be better to go back to being just friends. The girl was completely heartbroken. She felt as if she had lost all chances with him, and couldn't figure out what she had done wrong. School started in the fall and they went their separate ways, still talking and keeping in touch, but she knew it was over. It had hurt her more than anything possibly could. A few months into school she realized she hated where she was, and made the risky decision to attend college where he was. She got there and things were fine. They were friends, but nothing more. She was in love still, but had lost her chance at ever telling him that. He recently received his mission call, and is leaving in 16 days. The girl still loves him with all her heart. and is so excited for him to serve the lord.
Daren was the type who always knew what to say. He was not judgemental and loved everyone. He had an amazing love for the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved his friends and family, and knew where he needed to be. He spent much time in the LDS temple and sometimes the girl was lucky enough to accompany him. He was so kind. The NIV version of the bible translates 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 as such " Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, It does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, It is not self-seeking, It is not easily angered, It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. IT always protects, always trusts, always perseveres." This is the definition of love in my opinion. Are you curious to know the definition of Daren? it is Love (see above). If i could be half as amazing as him I would be beyond spectacular. Daren encouraged me to be my best through his example. A guy like him is hard to find, so girls if you ever find one, don't let him go. I think of him everyday, and I think of my savior Jesus Christ everyday. Both amazing men, out to do good in the world. Im so glad he and I remain friends to this day.
I'd like to thank both him, and Amy for being my friends. Two of the greatest friends a girl could ask for. I love you both so much, and I hope you know that.
Amy, you have a light about you that you cannot hide. Share with everyone how amazing you are.
Daren, continue to be your amazing example. Your companions are going to love you. Share the Gospel with the people of Peru and bless their lives as much as you did mine.
These next few years are going to be quite an adventure, May God bless all of you, and help you do your best.
With an undying love,
Lindsey
Guys, Do you realize how much you can impact a girls life. Girls look to you as examples, and as beacons of light. They love you, love them back and show them you care. Everyone deserves to have someone to lean on, and care for. (and being cared for is pretty nice too.
I now realize that this post was not really about the impact guys have on a girls life, unless you caught that in my story, but Im leaving the title.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
The things on my mind at 4am
OK so since I've moved back home I've discovered a few things
First~ no matter how old you are, if you live under your parents roof, they are in control. and that's been a tough thing for me to grasp. I've spent the last 4 months doing what ever I wanted, coming home whenever, spending my time with whoever. I'm back at my parents house and I can't go anywhere without talking to them first, to let them know where i am going and who i am with, hoping they approve, and when I'll be back (default answer: midnight... am I ever home then? no.) I'm quite the rebellious child, aren't I? I've decided I don' do well being told what to do, my grades were astronomically better this semester living away from home, than last semester when i lived at home.
Second~ Boys with trucks are no good. Ha this ones kind of a joke, and I've known it for a while. I met a couple guys at my singles ward a couple months ago that are way awesome, and they both have trucks and like to go offroading a lot! Everytime we go off-rdoading something bad happens, which is to be expected because we chose the stupidest times to go. Like tonight one of them called me and invited me to go, and I said sure, of course! haha after hanging up the phone I realized it was already 12:30 at night. oh well right? ha! so he picked me up and we went out to the mountain to meet up with our other friends with the other truck. we decide to get a head start and head up the mountain. Once we are near the top we turn off to the side to check out the view of the city (way pretty i wish i had taken a picture) and then when we try leaving we realize we are stuck. It takes about an hour to get out, after we enlist the help of a 4runner and our friend Daves truck. I was just praying that i wouldn't die there. It was fun though, and well worth the time of getting home at 3:30 in the morning (probably shouldn't tell my parents).
Third~ I am still very much in love with my ex. I'm really glad he doesn't know what my blog is (at least im praying he doesn't) because this would be very awkward if he read it. Every single thing I see or hear or do reminds me of him, and it makes me miss him and want to be with him more than ever. He and I are still pretty good friends but we've kept our distance since we stopped dating. I have pictures of us everywhere (you'll notice some posted on my page-- grad pic and the one by the waterfall). I see a cloud that looks like anything and almost burst into tears. I see stars and think of him. I have to go hiking by myself now, because I refuse to share that with anyone else but him, same with star gazing. I hear the song "only one in color"by trapt and cry because it reminds me of him, and his color blindness. I hear the band "fun" and think of him. every song reminds me of him, every movie. All I want is one last chance with him but I feel I will never get it. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have built an amazing testimony of Jesus Christ, while spending time with him. I have bettered myself to be with him, and want to continue to have that. Hes amazing and will be an amazing missionary. He leaves for Peru in a few weeks to serve an LDS mission and I'm so happy for him. He will do wonders for the people there. And they are very blessed to have him.... I am very blessed to have him. I wish I could tell him how i feel, but that would be very unfair, and he has more important things to focus on. anyway, I love him, and he will never know it. Unless by some miracle he wants me backwhen he gets back, in 2 years. I have a big problem attached to my undying love for him. I have a good friend who i had taken an interest in a while back, who has now taken an interest in me. (hes the one with the truck) hes very sweet and in all honesty i should like him, but i can't because im so tied down to my ex. HELP!!!
I also found that when you have very few friends, time goes by really slow. Three of my best friends are getting married this summer and I miss them a ton, i already never see them. I'm also really not enjoying have friends that just live all over the state, because I met them at school and at the end of the year we had to part our separate ways. But on the bright side my brother will be home in 50 days, which will be the first time I will have seen him in two years, and then 11 days later we leave for Florida, and then from there we get on our cruise! its going to be awesome! ill be sure to Let y'all know how amazing that vacay will be. But most of all I'm excited to get back to school, and move into my new apartment and start my awesome classes. Oh and hopefully find a job! I guess I do have a lot going on this summer. Its going to be quite an adventure.
(i also realized that when i blog, i miss capitalization's and have terrible grammar, I hope that doesn't annoy anyone)
First~ no matter how old you are, if you live under your parents roof, they are in control. and that's been a tough thing for me to grasp. I've spent the last 4 months doing what ever I wanted, coming home whenever, spending my time with whoever. I'm back at my parents house and I can't go anywhere without talking to them first, to let them know where i am going and who i am with, hoping they approve, and when I'll be back (default answer: midnight... am I ever home then? no.) I'm quite the rebellious child, aren't I? I've decided I don' do well being told what to do, my grades were astronomically better this semester living away from home, than last semester when i lived at home.
Second~ Boys with trucks are no good. Ha this ones kind of a joke, and I've known it for a while. I met a couple guys at my singles ward a couple months ago that are way awesome, and they both have trucks and like to go offroading a lot! Everytime we go off-rdoading something bad happens, which is to be expected because we chose the stupidest times to go. Like tonight one of them called me and invited me to go, and I said sure, of course! haha after hanging up the phone I realized it was already 12:30 at night. oh well right? ha! so he picked me up and we went out to the mountain to meet up with our other friends with the other truck. we decide to get a head start and head up the mountain. Once we are near the top we turn off to the side to check out the view of the city (way pretty i wish i had taken a picture) and then when we try leaving we realize we are stuck. It takes about an hour to get out, after we enlist the help of a 4runner and our friend Daves truck. I was just praying that i wouldn't die there. It was fun though, and well worth the time of getting home at 3:30 in the morning (probably shouldn't tell my parents).
Third~ I am still very much in love with my ex. I'm really glad he doesn't know what my blog is (at least im praying he doesn't) because this would be very awkward if he read it. Every single thing I see or hear or do reminds me of him, and it makes me miss him and want to be with him more than ever. He and I are still pretty good friends but we've kept our distance since we stopped dating. I have pictures of us everywhere (you'll notice some posted on my page-- grad pic and the one by the waterfall). I see a cloud that looks like anything and almost burst into tears. I see stars and think of him. I have to go hiking by myself now, because I refuse to share that with anyone else but him, same with star gazing. I hear the song "only one in color"by trapt and cry because it reminds me of him, and his color blindness. I hear the band "fun" and think of him. every song reminds me of him, every movie. All I want is one last chance with him but I feel I will never get it. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have built an amazing testimony of Jesus Christ, while spending time with him. I have bettered myself to be with him, and want to continue to have that. Hes amazing and will be an amazing missionary. He leaves for Peru in a few weeks to serve an LDS mission and I'm so happy for him. He will do wonders for the people there. And they are very blessed to have him.... I am very blessed to have him. I wish I could tell him how i feel, but that would be very unfair, and he has more important things to focus on. anyway, I love him, and he will never know it. Unless by some miracle he wants me backwhen he gets back, in 2 years. I have a big problem attached to my undying love for him. I have a good friend who i had taken an interest in a while back, who has now taken an interest in me. (hes the one with the truck) hes very sweet and in all honesty i should like him, but i can't because im so tied down to my ex. HELP!!!
I also found that when you have very few friends, time goes by really slow. Three of my best friends are getting married this summer and I miss them a ton, i already never see them. I'm also really not enjoying have friends that just live all over the state, because I met them at school and at the end of the year we had to part our separate ways. But on the bright side my brother will be home in 50 days, which will be the first time I will have seen him in two years, and then 11 days later we leave for Florida, and then from there we get on our cruise! its going to be awesome! ill be sure to Let y'all know how amazing that vacay will be. But most of all I'm excited to get back to school, and move into my new apartment and start my awesome classes. Oh and hopefully find a job! I guess I do have a lot going on this summer. Its going to be quite an adventure.
(i also realized that when i blog, i miss capitalization's and have terrible grammar, I hope that doesn't annoy anyone)
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