A while back when I was having a rough day, one of my sister missionaries told me to watch this video. I love the lyrics,
"I had it all mapped out in front of me, Knew just where I wanted to go;
But life decided to change my plans,
And I found a mountain in the middle of my road.
I knew there was no way over it,
So I searched for a way around;
Brokenhearted I started climbin',
And at the top I found...
Every fear, every doubt,
All the pain I went through;
Was the price that I paid to see this view;
And now that I'm here I would never trade...
I never dreamed my heart would make it,
I thought about turning around;
But heaven has shown me miracles,
I never would have seen from the ground.
Now I take the rain with the sunshine,
Cause there's one thing that I know;
He picks up the pieces,
Along each broken road.
Every fear, every doubt,
All the pain I went through;
Was the price that I paid to see this view;
And now that I'm here I would never trade...
The grace that I feel,
And the faith that I find;
Through the bitter-sweet tears,
And the sleepless nights.
I used to pray he'd take it all away,
But instead it became a beautiful heartbreak. " Perspective changes everything. For someone having a rough day, keep your chin up.... Alma 26:27 Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to turn back, behold, the Lord comforted us, and said: Go amongst thy brethren, and bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto you success.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Wednesdays
Most people don't look forward to wednesdays. Wednesday can be that ugly day in the middle of the week signifying you're barely half-way through. However, Wednesdays are some of my absolute favorite days. :) Reason being, I work at an incredible facility called the missionary training center. Every Wednesday the parking lot is extra full, and as I'm walking in to work I remember why. Proud parents stand embracing their now-grown child for a 'see you later' that will change their lives. They trust their children to Heavenly Father's hands as they see them eye to eye for the last time in 1 1/2 to 2 years. You forget how long that really is until it's you.
The thing that I'm lucky enough to see every week that parents, family, friends, and loved ones miss after that goodbye is where those missionaries go. It's not a black abiss, though on the other side it can sometimes feel that way. They come to us. And we get the incredible blessing of helping them struggle, learn, and grow for the next few months before they hit the field worldwide. We get the tremendous, sacred responsibility of being a sort of first parent away from the incredible parents they just said goodbye to. We get to be Heavenly Father's hands in helping them gain their footing in their newfound special calling. And they become a part of the family in your heart forever.
Well, today is Wednesday. :) And today 5 elders and 4 sisters will become my new family. I love looking out my window and watching the embraces, knowing soon they'll be walking through the doors to the other side of this incredible journey! :)
I absolutely cannot wait to meet them.
To moms and dads..... I promise we will take good care of them.
I promise HE will take good care of them. :)
Hasta ver!
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Our First Home
Just wanted to say thank you to all who have helped us get to where we are today. We are so grateful for the many blessings we have. Life has never been better! Here are a few quick photos of married life thus far. Mostly our first home for those who wanted to see it. Love you all!
Overall we are incredibly happy and excited for the great memories ahead! Life has never been better.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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