changing

last night I went to an old friends party from college. It surprised me how much everyone had changed and how much everyone hadn't. Sarah and Tori are still really close. Lindsey was still friends with everyone. Miranda is still as happy as ever. Alec still made me nervous :) But then I saw how Sarah was so happy, if not a little scared, Tori was more open to everyone. Alec had found himself and was definitely ready to go on a mission. Lindsey had grown and realized that she was her own, and Miranda now knew that this would never last. I wonder how I've changed?

The leaving of a best friend

Well, Jake Nelson is leaving on a mission for two years in which time i will not be able to talk to him again, and i will leave also before he gets back. I'm going to miss him very much and know that he's doing the best possible thing he could ever do in his life right now. He is going to serve the Lord for two straight years and will be blessed for it more than he even understands right now. I am so thankful for his friendship in my life and wish him the best of luck!

A challenge of happiness

A few days ago Mikayla Heywood challenged me to say three things i'm thankful for every day since thanksgiving and it has made life so much better! When life has been getting rough around the edges, i think of some of the things i said, and it really doesn't seem all that bad anymore. So here goes...
1. A Heavenly Father who loves me more than i will ever understand
2. A Savior who, with this same love, denied himself all security and took on every single pain i have ever had.
3. A supporting, close, and stable family that is always there for me.
4. Such great friends!