On A Spiritual HIGH

Today has been an amazing day to add to Sunday! This morning I was able and had the wonderful privilege of going through The Gila Valley Temple open house. Oh my goodness there are no words to describe to you how I felt. It was so wonderful. I loved every moment of it. Seeing all the Sister missionaries there made me so so so happy inside and I'm sure that it showed on the outside as well. As I went through the tour I could just tell of the conviction and testimonies that Brother and Sister Kempton have. They bore a strong testimony of the temple and I could just see it in them that what they were sayin was true and it touched me so much. The temple is am amazing place and I can't wait til I am able to enter w/ my mom and dad. It will be the greatest moment of my life at this point. It is so beautiful. The first instruction room was amazing. The walls were painted to portray this Amazing and Beautiful valley. The man who painted it spent 3 weeks here in the Gila Valley sketching and then he painted. It is so beautiful and real. There is such a peace in the temple its amazing. The celestial room and the Sealing room were amazing. I loved looking in the mirror and thinking about my life and it was awesome. There is no beginning and there is no end... I love that so much.

Tonight in Mission Prep Brother Palmer showed a video to us about missionaries and their testimonies of the amazing work of the Lord. After the movie was over he opened it up for us all to share our testimonies. It was a great class. The spirit was so strong and there wasn't a dry eye in the room. As a class we became a family. We became so close. We laughed alot and learned alot from this wonderful man who loves the gospel and loves us enough to share it w/ us. It was an awesome last class of the year. I am going to miss that class so much but I know that I have grown so much from the day I walked in the room and sat down unsure about what I was doing. This gospel is so true and the greatest blessing in my life. I'm so thankful for the Atonement in my life and for my big Brother and Savior Jesus Christ. For the Love that He has for each and every one of us that He died for each and every one of us. He is so Patient w/ me and has NEVER given up on me and I know He will NEVER EVER give up on me. I'm going to Truly miss this wonderful Valley and all the amazing people that I have met here and grown to love w/ all my heart when I leave and move on in my life and serve the Lord and His Children. I am ready to serve who ever I come in contact w/ and help them to know and feel the joy, happiness and love that I have and feel.

I LOVE SUNDAYS!

Today in Sacrament Meeting the spirit was so strong. It was a program that one of the girls in our ward put together on the life of Joseph Smith. It was so amazing. Great talks and musical numbers. I have always know that Joseph Smith was a prophet of God but this mornin in church it hit me real hard and testified to me that he was a True and Living Prophet of God. His wife Emma is such an incredible woman as well. She is my hero. She endured alot and was always right by Joseph the entire time...if Joseph was hurtin so was she. They shared the most unconditional love anyone could ever have in there life. Thinkin and Ponderin their lives really makes you stop and think about your own life. My trial a so small compared to what they went through and endured. I love that so much...no matter how hard it got Joseph never ever gave up or denied his testimony of Christ. He was a strong man spiritually. So when you think that your life is hard and rough.....even though it may be, think about Joseph and Emma who gave up so much for what they believed in. The suffered so much so that we can have the restored gospel back on this earth today and so that we could have the Book of Mormon. Remember all that they did and your problems will seem so small. Joseph went through so much but he never stopped serving or loving. When we get into a rut and can't get out or our road is bumpy forget your self and serve others. Service always help to stop thinkin about your self. Never stop loving or serving.

Tonight in Mission Prep we all split up into companionships and we went to an apartment complex and we knocked on doors telling everyone about the temple and inviting them to go. We gave them a card w/ info on it about the temple. I was in a companionship of 3. We talked to 4 people. One girl was out side feedin her cute little turtle and we invited her to go to the open house of the temple and she told us that she had already been through it. She enjoyed it. I'm not sure if she was a member or not. The next place we went to we talk to a guy and a girl. The girl seem interested and the guy im not sure, he was too busy playin the WII to pay attention. We left a card w/ them and invited them out. Idk what will happen but whether or not anything comes of it we planted a tiny seed and tried. The next place we knocked and someone peeked out the window and never opened the door. We left them a card on the door. The last house we went to I talked to the lady who lived there and I asked her if she had seen the temple and she said no and I'm not interested. I told her ok and thanks and to have a great day and she said it back. I had my first rejection and I know there will be many more. She was nice about it so it makes it a lot easier. I love this gospel w/ all of my heart and soul and glad that I am able to have so many opportunities. I'm thankful for my parents and for raising me in the church. I'm thankful for the opportunity to serve a mission soon and I'm so excited. This gospel in my life brings so many blessings into my life. Sundays are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

These Days

Life is goin well and Im happy. School is goin well and i love it. School is almost over and that is even better!!! I will graduate May 14th and am soooo stoked!!! Im gettin really antsy for my papers to be sent. I need to see the stake pres then my papers will be sent. I can't wait. I will most Likely be home in Yuma when I get my call! Im ready to move home. It will be wonderful to be w/ my family and spend time w/ them before i leave. I will miss this lil town but its time to move on and have other adventures. Well thats all for now. :D

One Step Closer

I just got my wisdom teeth out on Thursday and am in recovery. Im still hurtin but definately not like I was. A lil swollen and bruised but recovering very well. Now Im just waitin for the Executive Secratary to call me and make an appointment to see the Stake Pres. Im so excited! Then as soon as I see the Stake Pres, he can send my papers to SLC!!! :D

I was on my way home from Yuma on Sunday and I was thinkin about things and I was thinkin about how I have been so blessed w/ a great family. All of the sudden words to a poem came to me.

FAMILY

A Family is a mom and a dad who loves you so much that they would do anything and sacrifice everything for you.
A Family is brothers and sisters to fight w/, to talk to, to love each other.
A Family is loving grandparents who spoil you w/ ice cream and treats.
A Family is aunts and uncles who support you in everything you do, they help in anyway they can to make life possible.
A Family are people who love you w/ unconditional love.
A Family is not necessarily two parents and lots of kids, its anyone who will love you and take care of you.
A Family is love and sacrifice.
A Family is something Heavenly Father blesses you w/.
A Family is a wonderful blessin I have been given in my life.
A Family is love and sacrifice.
A Family is havin good times and makin memories together.
A Family is helpin each other out and sharin your love w/ them.
A Family is a support system full of love.
A Family is always there for you no matter what, they will always love you.
A Family sacrifices so much for you to give you a good life and make it a lil easier.
A Family laughs together.
A Family sings and goofs around to make other family members smile and laugh.
A Family who prays together stays together.
A Family talks to one another and enjoys time together.
A Family is not perfect.
A Family is FOREVER.
A Family is full of love and sacrifice.

Easter Weekend

"On My Way Home"

As I sit here my thoughts turn to you.
My heart is so full of emotion and confusion my thoughts turn to you.
When I have questions and am frustrated my thoughts turn to you.
As I sit here lookin at the stars my thoughts turn to you.
As I ponder and figure things out my thoughts turn to you.
When I start questioning thing and askin myself why my thoughts turn to you.
As I sit here talkin to you, you help my thoughts turn to you.
As I turn my thoughts to you I feel peace and my confusion and frustration leaves.
As my thoughts are turned to you I’m at peace w/ my life and my surroundings.
As I sit here tryin to process I smile when my thoughts turn to you.
As I stare down this long road my thoughts turn to you and then the long road becomes a journey or adventure.
As I sit here my thoughts turn to you.

As I was on my way home last night from Yuma
I was thinkin about a lot of things and it was overwhelming to me. Then this
poem popped into my head. I didn't have paper or anything to write w/ so I
pulled out my phone and recorded my thoughts. I have been thinkin a lot lately
about life and such and how I need not take it for granted because Idk how long I have left or how long someone else has left. So sit back and ask your self, How often to
I share my love w/ others? How often do I say I love you? How often do you
express gratitude or show that you appreciate someone? Just ask your self
these questions and improve if you need to. I know that I need too. I believe
that there is ALWAYS room for improvement.