A Friend

FRIEND

A friend is someone who is there for you know matter what happens in life. Someone who listens to everything that means a lot to you no matter how silly, stupid, or ridiculous it may seem.
A friend is someone who listens to you vent when having a stressful day. Someone who is always there when you need them.
A friend loves you because you are you. Someone who will bring a SMILE to your face everyday.
A friend is someone who spends long nights having fun and enjoying each others company. Someone who watches movie after movie with you no matter the time.
A friend is someone who will help you become a better person. Someone who will help you strengthen your testimony and be there when you mess up and help you fix it.
A friend is someone who will NEVER ask to do anything to jeopardize your standards! Someone who will help you to remember who you are, when you slip away a little.
A friend is someone who believes in you no matter what even when you don’t believe in yourself. Someone who helps you believe in your self and who helps you to remember that you are worth more than you think you do.
A friend is someone who cares if you are having a bad day, hurting, feel alone, or just needing a hug. Someone who will let you cry on their shoulder and let you spill your guts about the one you love.
A friend is someone who will let you call them anytime you need to talk, even if its 3 in the morning. Someone who will talk to you til you fall asleep.
A friend is someone who can tell anything to and you know they will keep it you themselves. Someone who you can laugh with all night long til you are crying so hard.
A friend is someone who will take walks with you. Someone who will look at the stars with you and know that there is so much more out there.
A friend is someone who will drive around town with you to cheer you up. Someone who will get lost with you in a strange place.
A friend is someone who will give you comfort when you need it. Someone who knows you are having a bad day and you never told them.
A friend is someone who will put up with all of your weaknesses and tries to help you become better at those weaknesses. Someone who can put up with your crazy family.
A friend is someone who you can trust with all of your heart. Someone you can trust with your heart.
A friend is someone who calls you to see how you are doing. Someone who cries when you cry.
A friend is someone who is there to support you when making decisions no matter how big or small. Someone you can fight with and then become even closer friends.
A friend is someone to just have fun and talk about anything and everything a person can talk about. Someone to be completely RANDOM with.
A friend is someone who helps you get through the biggest to the smallest trial. Someone who will NEVER lead you astray or let you go astray.
A friend is someone who will warn you about your decisions that you make in life. someone who doesn’t put you down.
A friend is someone who will congratulate you when you do something so exciting. Someone who will be by your side always.
A friend is someone who will tell you when they don’t approve of your life style. Someone who cares and love you enough to help keep you safe at all costs.
A friend is someone who will help raise your (future) children. Someone who will stand by you when you make the biggest decision of your life (marriage) no matter what.
A friend is someone who won’t get jealous of you when you get a boy/girl friend. Someone who will give you advice on anything and everything.
A friend is someone who shares a smile with you. Someone who wishes the best for you and wishes you to have a happy day.
A friend is someone who teaches you something new everyday. Someone who teaches by example and who is a good example to everyone no matter what it costs or takes.
A friend is someone who will go sit at a baseball game for 5 hours and get burnt with you. Someone who will go with you to give service and have a good time doing it with you.
A friend is someone who will sing at the top of their lungs with you in the car. Someone who will act goofy, silly, ridiculous, do embarrassing things with you.
A friend is someone who will drive from Arizona to Utah with you. Someone who will drive all hours of the night to get home, then leave on 3 hours of sleep to head back to school to see their boy.
A friend is there when you tell them you are expecting a little bundle of joy. Someone who will never let you starve.
A friend is someone who will be there when you are sick and miss home. Someone who will drag to you the doctor when you are sick.
A friend is someone who will keep you awake in church by poking your sides. Someone who will rub your back when you are stressed and overwhelmed.
A friend is someone who will listen and be there after a break up. Someone who will just sit and listen and give no input.
A friend is someone who will help you and support you in your goals. Someone to encourage you to be better at achieving your goals.
A friend is someone who you can eat junk food with all night long. Someone who will go to parties with you.
A friend is someone who will help you get out of a date. Someone who will keep you company on long nights of studying.
A friend is someone who will make you say positive things about yourself after being negative. Someone who things you are special and unique in your own way.
A friend is someone who will always think you are a great person. Someone who will help you think clearly and logical.
A friend is someone who will take you to the prom because you need a date and he needs a date. Someone who will make you feel like an important person.
A friend is someone who will really get to know you for you. Someone who doesn’t care if you are tall, short, fat skinny, black, white, purple, pink, red, young old, loud, quiet, athletic, artistic, musically talented or not, someone who cares about your heart and the intent of your heart.
A friend is someone who loves you no matter your talents. Someone who cares enough for you to help you fix your mistakes and will be there to the end.
A friend is someone who will help you get back up when you fail miserably. Someone who will pick you back up when you fall.
A friend is someone who will help you read. Someone who will do silly skits that were made up on the spot for little children.
A friend is someone who will be there for time and all eternity. Someone who help you through your struggles in school and in life.
A friend is someone who will go watch a play with you no matter how lame it is. Someone who will watch your favorite movie when it’s not their favorite movie.
A friend is someone who will watch Grease 4 times because you are in it. Someone who will listen to you sing, and who supports you in your performances.
A friend is someone who will help you do things that you never would have done on your own. Someone who will paint your toe nails just because.
A friend is someone who wants you to be happy no matter what. Someone who will help you to become happy.
A friend is someone who loves you NO MATTER what! Someone who is there ALWAYS for you!
A true friend can sing the song in your heart, back to you when you forget the words. Someone who knows your thoughts.
A friend is someone who you can look at each other and laugh for no reason. Someone who you can have inside jokes with (You + Me + No Sleep = Comic Book!).

“A person’s a person no matter how small!”

MY LIST

So every girl who has ever been in Young Womans has made a list or two or three. Well today in institute Brother Norton asked us if we had a list and if it changed or stayed the same from when we were younger to now. Well mine has definitely changed from when I was 12. I don't know if I even have those lists that I made but its ok. So I'm going to make another one for myself for NOW!!

What I'm looking for in a Husband!

1)Loves the Lord more than anything and everything
2)Holds and Honors the Priesthood
3)RM/Served a Honorable Mission/Loved his mission
4)Loves and treats his mom like a queen and w/ respect, because I know that if he does this then I know that he will treat me the same way!
5)Loves Me for who I am
6)Loves children
7)Caring/Loving
8)Can make me laugh
9)Spiritually/Physically Attractive
10)Willing to work hard and provide for a Family
11)Is my BEST friend
12)Has a good sense of humor
13)A Testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ
14)Someone that I can talk to about everything and anything possible to talk about
15)Be a good father to our children
16)A good EXAMPLE to everyone around him
17)Someone who will sing to me, even if he doesn't see well at all
18)Someone I can feel safe with always
19)Ambitious: Willing to get a career. Knows what he wants and will do what ever it takes to get there.
20)Serves in church callings and willing to do them
21)LOVES to SMILE and make me SMILE
22)Honest
23)Someone willing to put up w/ me and my weaknesses
24)Will be by my side always!!
25)Spend ETERNITY w/

I thought about this list a lot. Sitting in class made me think about what I really and truly want in a husband. These are a few of many. I know that if I want these things in a husband then I need to live up to these standards as well. I know it may seem silly to have a list because I sure did when I was younger and didn't take it too seriously but I know that it is important to know what I want before it comes. I know that I need to be prepared before it happens and that it will happen in the Lord's time. I learned today that I need to be Faithfully Patient and he will come! So if you don't have a list then I encourage you to make one. It really does help to put an Eternal Perspective on things.

My first SONG!!! "WENDY!"

Today I was so bored and I was talking to my friend Wendy and she told me to write a song! I thought to my self a song...I have never written a song. So she told me it was like a poem..I'm not good at poetry either! So she told me to play the piano...I can't play the piano...I'm musically challenged! So I tried to write a song...well I did it after thinking about it a long time! TADA!!! Here it is...I hope you like it as much as I did. Its ok if you laugh because I laughed the whole time while writing it and I'm definately a humorous person!! ENJOY!!!

WENDY!
Written by Stacie
March 24, 2009

You are the LIGHT in my LIGHT HOUSE
You are the carrot in my salad!
I truly love your blouse
It’s your turn to write me a ballad!
WENDY!
There’s a special place in my heart for you!
I love that you can be your self!
OH W-E-N-D-Y!
You can be part of my family!
Thanks for the long night chats!
Thanks for being my crazy friends!
OH WENDY! WENDY! WENDY, WENDY!
I love you Wendy!

Am I Ready? When will I be Ready?

So today in institute we learned about marriage. We were talking about Why man can not be alone. It was a great lesson and it got me thinking. We learned that men need women and women need men. Well you are thinking that's silly we don't need each other or you are asking yourself why do we need each other. Well its simple....we need each other first of all to multiply and replenish the earth, learn from one another, and work as a team. We learned that oxen have what is called a YOKE around their necks to teach them to work together. If one is doing all the work the ox will not go anywhere or it will be going in the wrong direction. So the YOKE is to help the ox to work together and learn from one another! So the YOKE is there to help the man and the woman to work together. A marriage is a two way street, a partnership, UNITY, and nothing less. There are definitely more things a marriage but these things are important.

President N. Eldon Tanner said

"When young people come to me for advice about courtship and marriage I usually suggest that they ask themselves the following questions:

What kind of mother or father do I want my children to have?

What kind of parent am I prepared to be?

Do I want to associate with someone because of his or her popularity only, or do I look deeper for spiritual and moral qualities?

Am I analyzing our similarities and differences in background, culture, and intellect?

Am I prepared to adjust to these differences?

Do I realize that such adjustments need to be made before marriage?

"These considerations will certainly help in making a proper choice for a companion with whom one is prepared to spend eternity. Then after the marriage there are many responsibilities that cannot be taken lightly; but with each contacting party assuming his or her full share of responsibility, there is nothing in this life that will bring greater satisfaction and happiness."

I loved this quote when I read it. It helps me to know what I am looking for. These are questions that EVERYONE should have in mind when getting into a relationship and when deciding to get married.

I think that all this will come in time. I think that Marriage is something that is definitely worked at....its not a free ride on life's roller coaster. Its definitely a two way street and that is the only way that it will ever work.

I know that we learn about marriage a lot because we are in college but this lesson is a great one to learn and I think that EVERONE should hear it no matter if you are 18 or if you are older. It helps put life into prospective for sure. It helps when making decisions as important as marriage. Marriage is definitely for all ETERNITY and that is a long time to be unhappy. So choose wisely when making this decision. Fasting a Prayer is a HUGE part of this decision. Our Heavenly Father is there to help us no matter the decision...no matter how big or small it is, He is ALWAYS there for us! So don't try to do this on your own....its not worth the unhappiness in the long run!

"Tender Mercies of the Lord"

My friend Kami Pullen had this song posted on her facebook and I absolutely loved it!

Sometimes when I'm feeling scared,

I kneel down and say a prayer and ask Him to help me through the day.

Sometimes when I'm feeling sad for hard times that I have had,

I ask Him to help me find my way.

Then a message will come from my Father up above in a song or a dream or the beauty that surrounds me.

If I try to obey and remember to pray I'll see the tender mercies of the Lord.

Sometimes when I'm all alone and long for my heav'nly home,

I ask Him to help me feel at peace.

Sometimes when I'm feeling pain or standing in pouring rain,

I ask Him to help me feel relief.

Then a message will come from my Father up above in a song or a dream or the beauty that surrounds me.

If I try to obey and remember to pray I'll see the tender mercies of the Lord.

Sometimes when I just don't know the path I should choose to go,

I ask Him to help me make a choice.

I know He is always there to guide me through simple prayer and help me to hear His loving voice

And a message will come from my Father up above in a song or a dream or the beauty that surrounds me.

If I try to obey and remember to pray I 'll see the tender mercies of the Lord.

go to this web site and listen to it. There are alot of good songs on this website. I never knew they were there til now. Go check it out

(listen to this song at NewEra.lds.org)

TRIALS

I hate trials but love them at the same time! I hate them because they are hard, frustrating, struggling, and hard. I love them because I learn so much about my self while going through what I'm going to call a Blessing in disguise. I have had many trials in my life and I have grown stronger because of them and I'm a better ME because I was able to Rely and Trust in the Lord! The Lord is always there for us no matter what happens in our life or no matter what we are facing. I love that I have that Knowledge! I would be so lost w/out that knowledge!

TRUST IN THE LORD AND HAVE FAITH!

WORRY

I was talking to a friend today and she showed this AMAZING quote to me...I wish I knew who said it!

"Worry is like a Rocking Chair-it will give you something to do-but it won't get you ANYWHERE!!"

I love this quote and it applies to my life a lot! I worry a lot and I never seem to get anywhere when I worry...I'm gonna keep this quote near me always! It has helped me a lot today and will help me a lot in the future!

SMILE!!

Tonight at FHE we had a lesson on SMILES! I love to smile, it makes me so happy! Smiling makes everything so much better! When I can to college my goal was to Smile all the time no matter where I was. Well it works....even when I'm having a rotten day I always told my self to smile. So I smile everywhere and at everyone even if I don't know them. Some people will smile back and some just keep walking but I know that it helps others even if I don't know it did. To me a SMILE is a simple act of service to everyone! Smile all the time everyday and it will change your life and change the life of someone else! I challenge you to always have a smile on your face even if you are not having a good day! My philosophy is Fake it til you make it...it really works! Smile to every one you see where ever you even if you don't know them. Try it and you will see a change in your life...it becomes CONTAGIOUS!!!

SMILE it makes life more enjoyable!!

Why am I special?

So today in Relief Society I had an AMAZING lesson taught by Jenni Hoffman. She is an AWESOME girl and I love her. She read the book about the little wooden people and how Ponchanello was not liked because he couldn't jump high or what ever so he had dots....well This lesson was FANTASTIC!! She taught us why we are special and how we need to listen to the Lord like Ponchanello did to Eli. Eli represents our loving Heavenly Father and we are the little wooden people. If we know and believe that we are special and we listen to what God think and no one else then no gold star or grey dot will stick to us. We are special and unique in our own ways. We all have talents that we share each and every day w/ others and if we aren't then we should. At the end of the lesson Jenni handed out a small piece of paper that said "You Are Special" and she asked us to take a few moments and write what makes us special. It was a great lesson. Its always nice to be reminded of our self worth to our Father in Heaven. Bishop talked to us as well about how it doesn't matter what others think about us. It only matters what we think or our selves and what Heavenly Father thinks of us. Bishop asked us what the first part of the YW theme was and we told him " We are daughters of our Heavenly Father who loves us and we love Him" and he told us that if we live by this we will never forget it. He also said that if we didn't have this on our walls then we needed it there to remind us often. I'm so grateful for this lesson.

"Let us ALL recognize that each of us is a son/daughter of our Heavenly Father, who LovesALL His Children" -President Hinckley-

So if you are reading this and thinking "why am i special?" I would challenge you to find a piece of paper and write why you are special.

"You Are Special"

I'm always happy
I'm a good listener
I'm loving
I love teaching and am good at it
I'm a daughter of my Heavenly Father
My heavenly Father LOVES me
I can do anything that I put my mind and heart to and with help from My Father in Heaven I can DO ALL THINGS!

"Small and simple things are great things brought to pass"