It's the final week of classes.
Tomorrow is the final day of classes.
Can you tell that I am excited?!
Because I am excited!
This week has already been a long one, but a great one! I've been trying more than ever before to read/study scriptures and pray before I study--because honestly, I need all the help I can get. My dad sent all my family a talk by Elder Bednar about prayer from the October 2008 General Conference. Here is the link:
Take time to re-read it if you can. It's worth it!
Yesterday I went to the planetarium, and it was SO cool. Sounds nerdy, right?! But seriously...I can't wait til I get married and can do something fun like this with my husband:
Star gazing sleepover in the bed of a truck! :)
I then spent a lot of hours studying--and my brain did not like that. Sadly, my attention span is about 10 minutes when it comes to things of that nature. So there were a lot of little breaks in that time. When I got home from a review, around 10:15, (which is like an hour after my normal bed time. Don't judge me because I like my sleep!)I was overwhelmed, just a little.
So, I read some scriptures again, and still wasn't feeling so hot. So I jumped up, got my patriarchal blessing, and this book:
"Forget Me Not" by Dieter F. Uchtdorf, and spent some time reading it. Holy cow. Pretty sure this is the best graduation gift I received! Every woman should own this book! And EVERYONE who has one, should read through their patriarchal blessing again. The personal revelation, promises and beautiful wording will help bring peace to any troubled soul. The last paragraph of mine always hits me! I love it!
Now, Fast forward to today. December 5, 2012
Today is a bittersweet day. It marks 6 months since Jakelle's passing, which also means one month closer to getting to see her again! Everyday I have moments that I spend remembering this beautiful and fun girl
and her wonderful message to "stay strong"! I can not bring myself to NOT wear my bracelet, it seems to be that little extra bit of strength that I need almost every day to get me through!
Kelle is still having such a huge impact on the world and all of us in it today.
If you are looking for a good way to provide service this Christmas season, here is a great opportunity to give service to those in need, and to keep the memory of Jakelle alive:
If you are looking for a good way to provide service this Christmas season, here is a great opportunity to give service to those in need, and to keep the memory of Jakelle alive:
http://www.mesaunitedway.org/special-holiday-project
(The Westergard family is also taking donations at their home, but would like to have them in by the 10th)
And here are even more ways to serve if you feel so inclined:
Another friend/mentor of mine, was in an accident with her fiance and his younger sister only a few hours after they had been engaged. His younger sister was killed on impact, and Bailee's fiance Taylor has had a lot of overwhelming medical expenses. There have been a lot of things created to help this cute couple out! If you have the means, every little thing helps!
1. If you're a music person, here is a song writen for the couple that you can download and leave a donation:
http://noisetrade.com/taysings
(The Westergard family is also taking donations at their home, but would like to have them in by the 10th)
And here are even more ways to serve if you feel so inclined:
Another friend/mentor of mine, was in an accident with her fiance and his younger sister only a few hours after they had been engaged. His younger sister was killed on impact, and Bailee's fiance Taylor has had a lot of overwhelming medical expenses. There have been a lot of things created to help this cute couple out! If you have the means, every little thing helps!
1. If you're a music person, here is a song writen for the couple that you can download and leave a donation:
http://noisetrade.com/taysings
2. If you're a food person and in Mesa/Gilbert area, there is a bake sale this Saturday the 8th
3. If you would just like to donate to them, or the Morris family, here is a link
The world really is full of wonderful people who can inspire us to do better. These two people have done just that. Inspired me to become a better person, and believe in myself, and trust in the Lord. I hope that each of us can find time in our busy lives to find someone, a friend, a stranger, a family memember who is in need of a helping hand, a little love, or just someone to talk to, and take the opportunity to give, just as our Heavenly Father gave His son for each of us! Have a VERY Merry Christmas! And happy giving! :)
