2/16/2012

Today....

Well it's been great so far!

I woke up just after 8 a.m. then I decided since I didn't have work maybe I should go to the temple and attend a session.

Let's just say I went with some questions I had on my mind. And none of them were answered because I was asking the wrong question. The truth is I already knew the answers to the questions and He knew that too!

God do you really love and why do I feel like I have to put up with so much?

That's the question I should have asked even though I already know the answer. I felt the reassuring feeling of the Spirit that he does! And while I was there I truly felt that I have no reason to be scared and he will take care of me, because of my faith in him, I was reassured that my footsteps will be guided and I will have no need to fear in what to say nor how to act!

I love the temple!

Then I felt that like I should drive by the seminary building. I was thinking I would stop in ans say hi to the old seminary teachers. My favorite seminary teacher, Brother Anderson, asked if I would talk to his students. He had me talk to them about the missionary prep institute class they offer in the mornings and to talk about my preparation and I was already in tears by this time.

I don't know why, but I always seem to be the emotional type when it comes to this. Then he asked if I would bare my testimony!

I just want to say, I needed that a lot. To reassure myself of what I already know. The class was definitely filled with the Spirit and I am grateful to be given opportunities like these.

I have every reason to be grateful!!!

Oh Crystal!

I just got a letter! I just got a letter! I wonder who its from?!

(Blues Clues Letter Song)

It's from our friend Crystal!!!

 

 

 

 

I finally got a letter from her two months later!

 

 

 

 

She wrote me 5 wonderful pages of juicy stuff! Okay it wasn't filled with juicy stories, but it was the 5 sweet pages someone has ever written me!

 

 

Crystal Ponce! I am privileged to be your best friend and I really feel special that you care about me so much. Your letter to me, honestly had me crying! I am thankful for your friendship and your willingness to listen to me and my problem when I need to unload. You have been a great friend to me!!! I love you, Crystal!!!

 

 

 

 

I pulled out my letter and look what I found....

 

 

 

 

....a cute little decorated heart!

 

 

 

 

And look what else I found...

 

 

 

 

"will U BE MINE?"

I think she wants me to be her belated Valentine!

I am pretty sure she just wants me for my bah-day!

 

 

 

 

I would be honored to be your BELATED VALENTINE!!!

 

 

Look how young we are?! I found this picture on my phone!

Thanks for being a part of my life! You have been such a blessing in my life and it's been such a privilege to know you. I will cherish the good laughs and cries and moments we shared!

I love you, Crystal Ponce!

Fun Weekend in SLC!!!

 For those of you know It was my Trev and Amanda's wedding this weekend and it was a great weekend!

They were sealed together for all time and eternity and it was the most beautiful wedding I have ever witnessed!



Don't these two young people look so good together? I think they look perfect together. I love you guys and congratulations!!!

Lisa was attempting to pin my flower in my vest but I guess she didn't do it good enough because one of Amanda's brides maid fixed it. I thought she did a great job though!

Lisa and Jordon were awesome to come and visit and hang out with me at the reception! They are some of my best friends! I am glad I got to spend sometime with them while I was down there! Thanks Guys you're the best!!!

So once I got home from the Salt Lake I had a package from my best friend, Crystal, and a letter from my good friend, Elder Decker, waiting for me in the middle of the living room! It sure was a great surprise!

Crystal got me a Pillow Pet Kangaroo and it cam with a baby kangaroo the size of my hand. The big one's name is Betsy and she is mine and the little one's name is Meeco and he is Crystals. Funny thing is Betsy actually has a pouch! I love it Crystal! Thank you so much!!!



Scripture of the Day

Alma 27:27

And they were among the people of Nephi, and also numbered among the people who were of the church of God. And they were also distinguished for their zeal towards God, and also towards men; for they were perfectly honest and upright in all things; and they were firm in the faith of Christ, even unto the end.

Okay these are the people of Anti-Nephi-Lehi, the same people who buried their weapons of war and refused to kill their enemies. They were the most humble, faithful, and righteous people that I know. I really hope that I could strive to have this love for my fellow brethren and do my best to give those around me a second chance. They endured their trials with perfection and they accepted their life and their challenges without out any complains. The Anti-Nephi-Lehi people were amazing and so faithful and cared about everyone. I really hope I can one day be like these people!

Scripture Time

Alma 25:15-16

15 Yea, and they did keep the law of Moses; for it was expedient that they should keep the law of Moses as yet, for it was not all fulfilled. But notwithstanding the law of Moses, they did look forward to the coming of Christ, considering that the law of Moses was a type of his coming, and believing that they must keep those outward performances until the time that he should be revealed unto them.

16 Now they did not suppose that salvation came by the law of Moses: but the law of Moses did serve to strengthen their faith in Christ; and thus they did retain a hope through faith, unto eternal salvation, relying upon the spirit of prophecy, which spake of those this to come.

Can I just say: I love this scripture! For these people to keep the law of Moses, helping them look forward to the coming of Jesus Christ just blows my mind how incredible their faith really is. I hope I too can be have the faith these people had relying on the spirit of prophecy. I am also so glad that we have the Savior's example to follow now that the law of Moses has been fulfilled.