My Calling

What a tender mercy I had today from the Lord. I have had a rough day yesterday and today with my calling. Nothing to do with my sisters, but to do with how I am doing as a President. I have felt the love that the Lord has for all of His daughters, particularly for those in Hooper. My heart aches when sisters leave our Ward, whether it is because they are getting married or just feel like the Singles Ward isn't right for them right now. We have a sister getting married this Saturday that I have truly loved getting to know. I am going to miss her greatly. She is a jewel! I am grateful for our friendship, I know it's eternal. My heart is heavy for those Sisters who struggle, whatever their situation is. I wish that I could reach out and give each of them a huge hug from the Lord. Why am I having a rough day you ask? My heart is heavy with concern for my dear Sisters that have significant troubles they are facing right now. I feel like (on the Stake level) I am doing everything wrong, when in my heart I know what I am doing is right with my calling. My mom and I had a great talk last night about things. She was great to help me see things in a different light. I love my parents!! I had not talked to my Dad though, and was wanting to talk to him about my experience yesterday. I knew he was teaching school and too busy to talk at that moment. So, I was praying in my car on the way to work thinking about Sisters and experiences I have had, and my heart sobbed. I started to cry and who should call at that very moment but my Dad! I had a great talk with him and told him how the Lord showed me a tender mercy today by prompting him to call me. How many tender mercies do I overlook in a day?! I feel much better, and not only did I have a good talk with my Dad, I had an excellent talk with my Father in Heaven. He has blessed me with comfort and let me feel of His individual love for me. What a great day! ;o)

Errol Flynn & Olivia de Havilland

Lately I have been watching Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland movies with mom, and all I can say is "where have they been all my life?" So far we have just seen two of their seven movies together (The Adventures of Robin Hood, and Captain Blood). Now, any fan of the movie Goonies would recognize Errol Flynn in Captain Blood, for that is the movie Sloth is watching when Chunk meets him.
Now, I know that Errol is dead, and that he was not a very good guy in real life, but man is he good looking! And Olivia de Havilland emulates innocence. Together they are a perfect pair. These movies have sparked a new love for me. I love older movies!

Temple Anniversary

Today marks my 10 year anniversary for going to the Temple. I love the temple! If I were to pick my favorite, I would say Ogden, because that is where it all started for me 10 years ago today. With that said, I truly love all the temples, because no matter where you go you get the same feeling inside. I am so grateful for the covenants and promises that I have made with the Lord. Grateful for His blessings to me. It's a happy day~

Florida Trip

More information on this trip will come as soon as Kaija and I swap all our photos. Stay tuned~
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Merry Christmas everyone~

CRAP!

SO, I have tried to change my blog to be all cute for fall, and it is completely messed up! I am so unhappy with how it looks and stuff. Anyone out there that is reading my blog know how I can make it pretty again?
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Cool Experiences

So, Sunday I had some great experiences that I wanted to blog about. First, I was asked to speak in a Home Ward to try to recruit young single adults (YSA) to come to our Ward. I get there... a little late, and the 2nd Counselor of our YSA Ward that we were speaking with asked to see mine and the other speakers talks. We gave them to him and he took them, put them in his coat and said, "Today you will be speaking by the Spirit." It was great! I relied fully upon the Spirit, and it felt good.

Then I went to Church and our teacher in Relief Society didn't show up. So we scrambled during opening exercises to come up with a plan and BOOM! The Spirit took over again. It was the neatest thing. Two intense yet simple instances of relying upon the Spirit. He is the key to every talk, lesson, etc. we listen to and give.

Then that night Elder Bednar came to the Ogden Institute to speak to us YSA's. I debated on going to this. I was tired and ready to go home after Church. I sat in my car for a few minutes and called my mom to see what she would tell me to do. We were talking back and forth and I started my car to go home. Even started backing out when she said, "Listen to the Spirit, He will tell you what to do." Right then and there I pulled back in my parking spot and turned off my car. I needed to go to the fireside. My reasons for going home were lame. I am glad the Spirit gave me strength to overcome my lameness.

Elder Bednar's talk was perfect! It was what I needed. He and his wife were SOOO funny! I had never seen that side of him before. Usually he is very serious and I wondered if he ever had a funny bone in his body. I am here to tell the world that he does... for he had us all laughing. Then he got to his message and it was touching. About revelation, dating, making decisions, etc. I will go home and post my thoughts on his talk later. I am glad I went.

So, my lesson learned on Sunday?! Let the Holy Spirit guide! ;o)

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