Last night I spent the night with my dear friend Hayley and I had a wonderful chat with her. We talked a lot about the Lord and the amazing blessings that He gives to us and how incredibly blessed we really are. There are so many times in my life where I will complain and feel sorry for myself for the smallest of things. Then I look at people who have real trials in their life-real tragedies happen to them and their loved ones-and I remember how great my life is. Is it sad that it takes something so horrible for me to open my eyes and realize what I do have?
I've been thinking a lot about the people in my life. I have a strong testimony that the Lord places people into our lives for a reason. That we are supposed to learn something from these people, we are supposed to grow, become better, and strengthen our testimonies. I have had so many people in my life that I know that the Lord has blessed me with. If I had never met these people, my life would be drastically different. These people have saved me in numerous ways. They have taught me priceless lessons and have inspired me. I am grateful beyond words for these amazing influences in my life.
Thank you to:
Beth Thompson
Celeste Hammarstrom
Celeste Hammarstrom
Joel Biggs
The Brown Family
Kylie Jo Beus
Lauren Dana Claspell
Rachel Ann Broadbent
Shailee Simmons
Kendra Mae Fausett
Breanna Lake
Hayley Kaye Hammarstrom
Maggie Munoz
Cristina Westover
Karina Coleman
My family
And many others
Looking back on my short 20 years I can see how amazing my life has been and how blessed I truly am. Even at my lowest points, the Lord placed someone in my life to carry my through until I was strong enough to stand on my own again. I owe so much to the Lord and I know that I can never repay Him for His eternal goodness. Life is too short to not acknowledge all that the Lord gives us. I want to live my life seeing even the tiniest of blessings that the Lord places in my path. I know the joy that comes when we do this and it is the greatest feeling. Life is too short and I don't want to waste another day without that joy in my life.
2 comments:
Our family was "Truly Blessed" to have known you and your family. You are a wonderful example for my children to emulate.
I treasure the discussions that we had while at different youth activities. You have made a profound impression on my family that will be with us always. Always remember that you are a choice daughter of our Father in Heaven. Keep the faith.
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1Tim.4:12
I cannot believe it has been so long since we have seen you. Let us know if you ever want to come out to Ohio, we would love to see you.
Love,
Bro. Biggs
Thank you Brother Biggs! I'm so grateful to have known you and your family while you were in our ward. We sure do miss you guys a lot. I loved our discussions that we had and you were always a great influence for me. You always kept me going on the right track and I'm sure that I didn't make that particularly easy for you, but I appreciate all that you did for me. It would be great to come see you guys in Ohio sometime!
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